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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

Microsoft Agrees to Settlement in Gamers’ Antitrust Lawsuit Over $69B Activision Blizzard

Microsoft has reportedly settled its year-long antitrust gamers lawsuit over the $69 billion Activision acquisition with prejudice.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Launches To Over 85K Players; Highest For Single-Player JRPG

Metaphor: ReFantazio has gained over 85k active players soon after its release, hitting the highest player count for a single-player JRPG.

10 Assassin’s Creed Games In 5 Years Is A Disaster Waiting To Happen

As if the current Assassin's Creed games weren't "more of the same" already, Ubisoft thinks releasing 2 games in a year will fix things.

GOG Mocks Steam For Not Selling Offline Game Installers

GOG recently took to Twitter to mock Steam over the recent game license controversy, boasting about its sales of offline installers.

With SNK Back In The Game, Capcom vs. SNK 3 Is A Must Now

Who would've guessed SNK would return from the dead? But now that it has and is friends with Capcom again, Capcom vs. SNK 3 needs to happen.

The Return Of Legacy of Kain Is A Cause For Celebration

In an era of needless re-releases, seeing a revival as seemingly impossible as Legacy of Kain re-sparks my hope for other forgotten gems.

Sony Patents To Add Real-Time Sign Language Translator In Its Games

A new Sony patent wants to add a real-time sign language translator in its games to help people with disability communicate seamlessly.

Rather Than A Needless Remake, Sony Should’ve Worked On Until Dawn 2

Sony would rather ruin a beloved PS4 game like Until Dawn with a remake than create something new or revive a genuinely deserving franchise.

Every Passing Day, My Fears Regarding The Elder Scrolls 6 Grow

After seeing Starfield and Shattered Space, my excitement for The Elder Scrolls 6 has turned into the fear of a possible disappointment.

If Tencent Gets Ubisoft, Things Might Not Get All That Better

Tencent might save and fix Ubisoft's current problems, but it might come at the cost of excess monetization and spywares, which is too much.

Splitgate: The PvP Portal Game You Wished You Knew About

Splitgate is a remarkable game that perfectly captures the feeling of Halo and Portal games to provide quick satisfying PvP matches.

It’s About Time Castlevania Gets A New Game, Konami

10 years gone by without a new Castlevania title. Now that Konami is considering stuff other than Pachinko, this series deserves a new game.

The Vehicular Combat Genre Needs To Return, Starting With Twisted Metal

I just want to relive the thrill of destroying the hell out of my enemies' cars for a shady deity once again, is that too much to ask?

EA Patents ‘Personalized Guidance System’ To Help Players Become Pros In Games

EA has published a new patent that wants to bring personalized tutorials for gamers to help them increase their skills and become pros.

Tekken 8 Shows Microtransactions Were The Worst Addition To Fighting Games

Tekken 8 is now charging for a stage, too, adding to my disappointment with fighting games' monetization and my hatred of microtransactions.
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DLSS 5 Draws Backlash From Community for Feeling Like an “AI Overlay”

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Nvidia just announced DLSS 5 today, which was met with negative reception, especially because it alters the art style of most games.
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Anticipating Gameplay Tweaks in the Next Basketball Sim Cycle

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A look at possible gameplay tweaks, roster updates, and progression changes fans hope to see in the next NBA 2K cycle, including the role of NBA 2K26 VC.
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Why World of Warcraft Raids Require Careful Planning

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World of Warcraft raids can often present insurmountable challenges, but this is where careful planning can be a game-changer.
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DLSS 5 Announced By Nvidia, Features Huge Neural Rendering Upgrade

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Nvidia has officially unveiled DLSS 5, highlighting how its AI-based neural rendering is aiming to push games forward as a whole.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Will Get A PS5 Pro Patch Despite Earlier Claims About Power Limitations

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