Shahmeer Sarfaraz

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

DLSS 4 To Use A New AI Model; Will Be Compatible With All RTX GPUs

Nvidia has revealed DLSS 4, which will use a new AI model to improve temporal stability and remove ghosting. It will support all RTX GPUs.

Resident Evil 4 Remake Surpasses 9 Million Copies Sold Worldwide

Resident Evil 4 Remake has continued to sell like hotcakes, now surpassing the 9 million copies sold milestone worldwide.

The Witcher 4 Director: ‘Every Single NPC’ Will Look Like They’re Experiencing ‘Their Own Story’

The Witcher 4 director, Sebastian Kalemba, says the game's NPCs will feel organic and immersive, each telling their own stories.

Intel Arc B580 Plagued With Massive Overhead Issues On Older Systems, Reveals Testing

New testing has revealed that Intel Arc B580 has a massive overhead issue on older systems, causing performance drops in games.

AMD CPUs Steal A Huge Chunk of Intel’s Market Share Last Month

A new Steam report confirms that AMD CPUs are gaining traction in gaming, affecting Intel's market share as it continues to falter.

RTX 5090 Laptops Will Get 24 GB GDDR7 VRAM, Leak Suggests

A prolific insider suggests that the RTX 5090 laptop GPU is getting the 3 GB GDDR7 memory modules, which would make 24 GB of VRAM possible.

Star Citizen Fans Pledged Second Best Crowdfunding Ever With $116 Million In 2024

Despite all the problems, Star Citizen had its second-best crowd funding year in 2024, raking in a whopping $116 million this year.

Russia Reveals Details For Domestic Consoles & People Are Already Making Fun

Russia has confirmed the development of domestic game consoles, one of which will use the Elbrus processor and the other will be cloud-based.

The Witcher 4 Ciri Controversy: CDPR Accused of Using Bots to Target Critics

CD Projekt Red has been accused of hiring a bot farm to defend The Witcher 4, which spams the same scripted responses to any critiques.

Helldivers 2 Studio Director Says Unnecessary DEI ‘Detracts’ From The Game Experience

Helldivers 2 studio director Johan Pilestedt has recently clarified that if DEI doesn't add to the game experience, it detracts from it.

Nintendo Switch 2 To Use Nvidia DLSS-Like AI, New Patent Confirms

A new patent published by Nintendo seems to confirm that Switch 2 will utilize a Nividia DLSS-like AI tech to upscale its games.

Hideo Kojima’s OD & Physint Was Stalled In 2024, Development To Resume In 2025

The development of Hideo Kojima's two upcoming titles got suspended because of SAG-AFTRA strikes. He hopes to continue development next year.

Assassin’s Creed Origins Review Bombed On Steam After Becoming Unplayable For Windows 11 Users

Assassin's Creed Origins is being review bombed on Steam after getting bricked for many because of Microsoft's 24H2 Windows 11 update.

PlayStation Not Giving Up On Live-Service Titles Despite Concord’s Failure, Says Head

PlayStation Studios Head Herman Hulst says the company will continue focusing on live-service titles despite Concord's massive failure.

Modders Developing Co-Op Mod For Spider-Man 2018 That Console Players Can Never Experience

A team of modders is now working on a co-op PvE mod for Marvel's Spider-Man that will only be playable for PC players.

━ Latest

Stressed Devs At GDC Admit Optimization Is Now A Focal Point For Studios Due To Ongoing RAM Crisis

Many developers at GDC expressed that optimization is now the main focus more than ever for the gaming industry due to the ongoing crisis.

The Wolf Among Us Sequel Set For 2027 Release — Current-Gen Port For The Original Also in The Works

The Wolf Among Us sequel, after several delays could launch in 2027, and a current-gen version of the original is also in the works.

GTA 6 Marketing Kicks Off With New Trailer In April, Sources Suggest

The third GTA 6 trailer could be on the way, with sources now pointing to a new look at the game next month.

Resident Evil Requiem Exceeds 6 Million Sales Worldwide

Resident Evil Requiem has now surpassed 6 million copies sold, becoming the fastest game in the franchise to achieve this milestone.

Crimson Desert: Lack of Pre-Launch PS5 and Xbox Series S|X Footage Raises Console Performance Concerns

The latest update on Crimson Desert suggests no base PS5 and Xbox Series S|X footage will be shared before the release date.