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About Me

I began my gaming journey by playing flash games and whatever my potato PC could run in the early 2000s. I still have fond memories of playing GTA games and Need for Speed 2. I eventually moved to online experiences like IMVU and Wizard 101, which further propelled my love for gaming. Now I love to play indie and a couple of AAA entries to pass my time.

Position at Tech4Gamers

I’ve previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, I love to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games and breaking exclusive stories. Besides my passion for gaming journalism, I love spending my leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited my articles.

Tech Journey

Despite having a fair share of experience with retro console gaming in my early years, I’ve mostly stuck to PC for the rest of my life. I made the best use of a potato PC for a long time by playing various popular indie and low-end releases before eventually equipping myself with a rig that allowed me to try out many AAA games on my wishlist. Since then, my passion has grown into a profession that I’m proud of over the years.

Current PC setup

I’m currently using these specs on my trusty gaming device:

OS: Windows 11

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H 2.70 GHz

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

RAM: DDR5 16 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Unreal Engine 6 Will Save The Gaming Industry By Changing The Way Games Are Made, Says Epic CEO

Tim Sweeney has stated that Unreal Engine 6 has been built to introduce a more efficient and different way of making video games.

Xbox Told Studios To Focus On Awards & Game Pass, Punishes Them For Low Sales Later

Xbox reportedly told studios to focus on awards and quality but changed its mandate to chase profits when games were already in development.

Senua Was Announced To Attract Investors For Ninja Theory, Studio Closure Was Already Planned

Microsoft only revealed Senua at the recent Xbox Games Showcase to drum up investor interest in developer Ninja Theory.

At Least 50% Of Bungie Staff Will Be Laid Off This Summer, Claims Journalist

Bungie should expect massive layoffs in the summer that will affect 50% of the studio's workforce, according to a journalist.

Why PC Gaming Hardware Enthusiasts Should Build a JRPG-Optimized Setup in 2026

PC gaming hardware enthusiasts have invested in capable systems -- here's why Japanese RPGs deliver maximum entertainment value on your existing PC setup in 2026.

Stellar Blade Blood Rain’s Open-World Is More Alive Than Original, Combat Retains The Edge

Media played through the first 10 minutes of the game, revealing that the open world looks more interesting in Stellar Blade Blood Rain.

Xbox Game Studios Boss Steps Down Amid Looming Layoffs And Studio Closures

Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan and chief of staff Louise O’Connor are quitting as closures loom over the brand's many studios.

Xbox To Close Ninja Theory Despite New Game Reveal At Showcase

Industry developments reveal that Ninja Theory is at a high risk of closure despite the new game announcement at the Xbox Games Showcase.

Xbox Could Add A ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Feature For Its Games & Hardware, Backend Update Reveals

Xbox is reportedly working on a feature that will let you buy games and pay for them later. You could pay in multiple flexible installments.

EA Launches New Division To Integrate Dynamic Real-Time Ads In Its Games

EA has now launched a new division dubbed EA Advertising that aims to let brands integrate dynamic and real-time ads directly in the game.

Sony Abandoning China & Low Console Adoption Regions By Leaving PC Releases, Analyst Says

New analysis shows that Sony exiting most of the PC market could spell disaster for its presence in low console adoption regions.

Satya Nadella Says YouTube Earns More From Xbox Than Microsoft Does

Satya Nadella says that Xbox needs to be sustainable moving forward, joking that even YouTube earns more from the brand than Microsoft.

Stellar Blade Is Finally Coming To Xbox, But Developers Need Time To Port To The Console

The publishing head of Shift Up has revealed on X that Stellar Blade is coming to Xbox, but the development team still needs time.

Xbox Helix Could Ship Without A Controller To Bring Down Costs, Predicts Insider

According to an insider, Xbox could launch the upcoming Project Helix without a controller included in the package to reduce costs.

Microsoft Reportedly Considering Xbox Spin-Off as Standalone Company

Microsoft is reportedly considering wholly restructuring Xbox so it can release games in core franchises faster moving forward.
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