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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

The Gaming Market In The US Has Shown No Growth For The Last Five Years

The gaming market in the United States has not shown any growth in the past five years following the pandemic-induced boost.

MSI Gaming Trio OC RTX 5060 8GB GPU Hits A Record-Low Price On Amazon

MSI Gaming RTX 5060 has fallen to a record-low price on Amazon with the new 22% off sale. It is available for only $329 for a limited time.

AMD Patents Smarter Chip Design To Stop Thermal Paste And Liquid Metal From Leaking Out

A new patent published by AMD proposes a smarter chip design that prevents thermal paste from leaking out and causing a shortcircuit.

Helldivers 2 Was Almost A Free-To-Play Game Meant To Be A PS5 Launch Title

According to Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani, Helldivers 2 was almost a free-to-play offering instead of being a $40 game.

More Than 50% Of Japanese Studios Use Generative AI In Game Development

According to Japan's CESA, about 51% of the companies in Japan use generative AI to aid in development and in-house engine creation.

Don’t Expect PS6 to Reach RTX 5090 Gaming Performance Levels, Insider Claims

Moore's Law Is Dead clarifies that PS6 will not match the RTX 5090 in gaming performance even if it sometimes rivals the GPU in ray tracing.

Unreal Engine 5.7 Promises Major Fixes: Speed, Stability, And Advanced Lighting

Unreal Engine 5.7 brings a variety of improvements, including optimization in GPU generation and game thread performance.

Xbox ROG Ally X Pre-Orders Already Sold Out Despite Beefy $1000 Price Tag

Xbox ROG Ally X has been in such high demand that its pre-orders have already sold out despite the high $1000 price tag.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor Slashed 35% Off In One Of Amazon’s Best Deals Right Now

The flagship AMD Ryzen 5 9600X gaming processor is now already enjoying a staggering 35% off sale on Amazon for a limited time.

Saros Debuts New Gameplay That Looks Very Similar To Returnal

Saros appears eerily similar to Returnal, with many of its mechanics, including dodging, closely resembling those of the 2021 title.

Ghost of Yotei Devs Praise The Power of PS5 For Making The Open World Feel More Alive

Art director Joanna Wang explained that the Ghost of Yotei would not have been possible without the technical leap of the PS5.

Hideo Kojima’s OD Gets New Trailer At Kojima Productions Tenth Anniversary

At the tenth anniversary event for Kojima Productions, the Japanese developer gave us a glimpse of OD, with Phil Spencer also in attendance.

AMD Patents New Improved RAM Architecture As DDR5 Approaches Bandwidth Limit

A new patent published by AMD proposes a new improved RAM architecture that doubles data rates without changing underlying DRAM chips.

Ex-Blizzard President Slams Xbox Price Hikes: “Consumers Are Paying For Their Problems”

Ybarra posted on X that increasing console prices for a second time in one year has nothing to do with tariffs but rather profit.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Gets Multiplayer PvP Mod with 30 Player Support And Limited Co-op

Hollow Knight: Silksong now already has a working PvP mod with an astounding 30 player support for chaotic gameplay.
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A Whopping 12.5 Million People in The US Are Estimated To Be Taking The Day Off For GTA 6

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An analysis reveals that 12.5 million people will be skipping work or school in the US to celebrate the launch of GTA 6 on November 19.
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In-House vs Outsourced Development For Fast Esports Platforms

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Building a solid eSports platform today requires making use of the best technology for optimal results and performance.
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Sony and Microsoft Can’t Rival Rockstar Because They Don’t Care About Making Games, Says Ex-GTA 6 Dev

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Former Rockstar veteran claims that both Microsoft and Sony haven't been able to rival the studio because they care more about making money.
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Some GTA 6 Physical Edition Copies Are Shipping Even Without The Code, Report Buyers

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Buyers are reporting that some GTA 6 boxed copies are shipping without the code and others with redeemed codes, signalling a massive concern.
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GTA 6 Is First In The History Of The Franchise To Encourage ‘Empathy,’ Rockstar Confirms

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A new interview reveals that GTA 6 has been developed to also encourage players to choose empathy, as every player choice has a consequence.