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

Ex-PlayStation CEO Says Japanese Studios Unsuccessful In Reaching Global Audiences

The former PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden has criticized Japanese Sony studios for trying to reach global audiences.

Naughty Dog’s Next Game Reportedly Prioritizes ‘Player Freedom’

A new rumor suggests that the unannounced Naughty Dog project will offer a lot of player freedom. It is seemingly turning out to be amazing.

Bloober Team Admits Making ‘Shitty Games,’ Aims To Move Past That Era

Bloober Team has admitted to making mediocre games in the past but also claimed that Silent Hill 2 Remake's success wasn't a fluke.

Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered Is The Perfect Chance To Fix The Angel Of Darkness

Though the Tomb Raider 4-6 remastered has me excited, I'll be even more happy if Aspyr takes this chance to clear up Tomb Raider 6's flaws.

Please Don’t Turn Death Note Into An Arena Fighter, Bandai Namco

You'd think even Bandai Namco wouldn't turn Death Note into an arena fighter, but it's better safe than sorry; Visual Novel is the way to go.

In These Stormy Times, FromSoftware Is Still Striving For Grandeur

In a time when vain titles are numerous and layoffs many, FromSoftware is not only delivering quality work but caring for its workers, too.

Restricted Local Co-Op In Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Is A Blunder

Spike Chunsoft created a masterpiece with Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, only to restrict the exciting local co-op to a single, boring stage.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Allegedly “Super Woke,” Reveals Playtester

YouTuber Nuhre has talked to a Dragon Age: The Veilguard playtester who seems to confirm gamers' biggest fears regarding the game.

Metaphor: ReFantazio And Persona Director Prioritizes Mental Health Over User Feedback

Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona director Katsura Hashino says he avoids constantly looking at user feedback to protect his mental health.

Denuvo Says Its Technology Doesn’t Affect Games Performance

Denuvo has claimed that its technology does not affect game performance, addressing some major games where its inclusion was criticized.

Paradox Abandons A Whole Genre After Its Xbox-Exclusive Game Flops

Paradox has decided to not release any games like The Lamplighters League after it flopped hard on Xbox last year.

Alan Wake 2 Lake House Expansion Releasing On 22 October, Reveals Leak

The release of the highly awaited Alan Wake 2 Lake House expansion has recently been leaked by multiple retailers.

Microsoft Removes $1 Game Pass Subscription As Black Ops 6 Launch Draws Near

Microsoft has gone ahead and removed the $1 Game Pass tier as the Black Ops 6 launch is coming closer, causing a backlash among fans.

Following RDR 1, Rockstar Needs To Port Red Dead Revolver Next

Now that Rockstar has heard our pleas and released RDR 1 on PC, let me use this occasion to make another demand: revive Red Dead Revolver.

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Hits Three Million Sales In Only 24 Hours After Release

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has already sold over three million copies in only 24 hours since its highly successful release.

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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.