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Shahmeer Sarfaraz

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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

Saints Row Studio Was Making A Stealth Batman Game 6 Years Before The Arkham Series

Saints Row developer Volition was developing a stealth-based Batman project from the PS2 era before it was ultimately canned for good.

Remedy’s New Multiplayer Game FBC: Firebreak Is Inspired By Helldivers 2

Remedy's multiplayer title, FBC: Firebreak, is shaping up to be great, as it is inspired by the likes of Helldivers 2 and Deep Rock Galactic.

Sony CFO: New Leadership Prioritizes Financial Discipline and Engagement Over Unit Sales

There have been two major changes at Sony because of the new leadership: more focus on MAU and financial discipline within the studios.

Konami Has Reported Its Most Profitable Fiscal Year In Over A Decade

Konami saw a robust increase in its net profit, making ¥74.7 billion ($509 million) in net profit, its best numbers in the last 10+ years.

The Success of One Single-Player Game Is A Win For The Entire Genre, Says Phantom Blade Zero Director

The Phantom Blade Zero director and producer, Liang Qiwei, clarifies that one single-player game succeeding helps the whole genre thrive.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Was Initially Set In Steampunk Victorian England

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was initially planned to be set in a steampunk Victorian England location instead of its French-inspired setting.

Sony Patents To Detect Chemicals In Players’ Sweat Using Controllers To Monitor Stress During Gameplay

A new Sony patent wants to detect chemicals in players' sweat and monitor stress. Game difficulty might be lowered when a user is upset.

Nintendo To Spend Almost $1 Billion To Advertise Switch 2 In The Next Fiscal Year

Nintendo revealed that it will spend a whopping $966 million on advertising to market the Nintendo Switch 2.

Former PlayStation Exec Says FormSoftware’s The Duskbloods Is The Most Exciting Switch 2 Exclusive

In a new interview, Shuhei Yoshida revealed that The Duskbloods was his most anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 title.

Oblivion Remastered’s Performance Gets Worse The More You Play Across All Consoles, Testing Reveals

New detailed testing has revealed that the performance and FPS of Oblivion Remastered degrade the more you continuously play over time.

In An Era Of Layoffs, Nintendo Ramps Up Hiring As Employee Count Hits 8,205 For FY 2025

Nintendo seems to be doing well worldwide. Instead of looming layoffs, the company hired many employees in the last fiscal year.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Director Says There Are No DLCs Planned Yet

Guillaume Broche, the director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, stated that there are currently no concrete plans for a DLC as of now.

GTA 6 Is Deserving Of $80 Compared To Titles Currently Going For That Price Tag, Says Ex-Rockstar Dev

A former Rockstar Games developer has said that GTA 6 is one game that actually deserves the high $80 price tag compared to others.

Hideo Kojima Already Prepared Death Stranding 3 Concept But Someone Else Will Lead The Project

Hideo Kojima has clarified that he has already prepared a concept for Death Stranding 3, but he won't be the person to develop the sequel.

Epic Games CEO Admits Its Launcher Is Clunky And Harder To Use Compared To Steam

The Epic Games CEO, Tim Sweeney, has admitted that its launcher is lacking in convenience and quality-of-life features compared to Steam.
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