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

Sony Patents To Adjust Game FPS, Visuals, And Brightness Based On Real-Life Factors

A new patent published by Sony wants to change the FPS, difficulty, and visuals of games based on real-world factors for optimal experience.

Nintendo Claims Even Linking To An Emulator Is Considered A ‘Trafficking Offense’

In a lawsuit against a streamer, Nintendo claimed that emulation is not only illegal, but even linking to one is a 'trafficking offense.'

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Devs Excited To Compete With Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 studio is excited to compete directly with Assassin's Creed Shadows, as both titles launch around the same time.

MSI ‘X3D Gaming Mode’ Boosts Games’ Performance of Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs

MSI has revealed its new X3D Gaming Mode, which has improved the performance of many games on single and dual CCD AMD Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs.

Batman Arkham Asylum Remake Reportedly In The Works By Rocksteady

Rumors suggest that WB might be remaking one of its most popular titles, Batman: Arkham Asylum, in a bid to return to the glory days.

Take-Two CEO Says Popular Titles Eventually ‘Decay’; New IPs Are A Must For Success

Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has claimed that even most popular titles eventually decay, so producing new franchises is extremely important.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Seemingly Sold Even Worse Than Star Wars Outlaws

As per a string of new rumors, BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard might have sold even worse than another flop this year, Star Wars Outlaws.

Death Stranding Director’s Cut Announced For Xbox Series S|X

Death Stranding Director's Cut has now randomly been shadow dropped on Xbox Series X|S after five whole years.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Denuvo Not To Be Added After Huge Backlash From Fans

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 devs have recently announced that the game will not have Denuvo after launch. The inclusion of the anti-cheat was a huge rumor that sparked...

Indie Titles Now Earning Nearly As Much Revenue As AAA Games On Steam

The indie games segment is now making nearly as much revenue as AAA titles on Steam, thanks to some popular heavy hitters.

Xbox Handheld Console Reveal Reportedly Planned For Next Year, Claims Insider

Xbox handheld reveal is seemingly planned for next year, as mentioned by Jez Corden during the latest Xbox Two Podcast episode.

Mass Effect Andromeda Was ‘Better Than Reception Suggested,’ Says BioWare Dev

BioWare's John Epler clarified in an interview that Mass Effect Andromeda was a better game than the reception painted it out to be.

Sony Patents Advanced Game Rewind Feature With New Universal Controller Button

Sony has published a new patent that will let players bookmark any point during gameplay to rewind back to it with the press of a button.

PS5 Pro Is ‘Not A Next-Gen’ Console; CEO Urges Fans To Curb Expectations

PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino has recently clarified to PS5 Pro fans to have realistic expectations, as it's not a next-gen console.

Assassin’s Creed Boss Says Shadows’ Diversity Backlash Is ‘Devastating’

Assassin's Creed franchise boss Marc-Alexis Cote has clarified that Shadows' DEI backlash is proving to be devastating for the dev team.

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DLSS 5 Announced By Nvidia, Features Huge Neural Rendering Upgrade

Nvidia has officially unveiled DLSS 5, highlighting how its AI-based neural rendering is aiming to push games forward as a whole.

Cyberpunk 2077 Will Get A PS5 Pro Patch Despite Earlier Claims About Power Limitations

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a PS5 Pro patch soon despite earlier reports that suggested the console isn't powerful enough to get an upgrade.

AMD Ryzen Master 2.14.3 Adds Ryzen 9000 Support, Expanded Eco Mode, and Restart-Free EXPO

AMD releases Ryzen Master 2.14.3.5040 with official Ryzen 9000 support, 105W Eco Mode expansion and dropped support for Ryzen 1000/2000.

Saudi Arabia’s PIF Expands Gaming Push With New Stake in Capcom

A Saudi Arabian-based investment firm has acquired 5.03% stakes in Capcom after buying a massive 26,788,500 shares in the company

Major Analysts Consider Xbox Project Helix More of a PC Than a Console

There's a debate within the industry on whether Project Helix is a console or a PC, with the majority leaning towards the latter option.