Shahmeer Sarfraz

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

You Need To Be Over 18 To Change Nvidia Graphics Card Settings Now

People under 18 can no longer use the Nvidia app to change drivers, rendering them unable to alter graphics card settings.

Battlefield 6 Is The ‘Spiritual Successor’ of BF 3 And 4, EA Executives Confirm

EA executives are extremely confident with Battlefield 6, claiming that it is directly inspired by the two pinnacles of the franchise.

New Sony Patent Could Drastically Reduce Size of AAA Games

Sony has published a new patent that wants to reduce the size of AAA games by changing how the textures in the games are stored and rendered.

Sony Is Funding Multiple New PS5 Games In China Hero Project Phase 4

Sony has shown new projects at its pre-China Joy 2025 event, including a third-person shooter and a character action game.

Hideo Kojima Says All AAA Games Look The Same And The Industry Needs Something New

Hideo Kojima stated that almost every AAA game looks the same to him due to a lack of variety in blockbuster titles being developed today.

Cronos: The New Dawn’s Protagonist Is A Woman Because That’s Simply “More Interesting,” Says Director

The director of Cronos: The New Dawn, Jacek Zieba, confirms that the game's protagonist is a woman, but not because of any hidden agendas.

Battlefield 6 Tops Steam’s Most Wishlisted Games Chart 7 Days After The Trailer Released

Battlefield 6 is the most wishlisted game on the platform right now, surpassing popular releases like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

Sony Patents Flexible 3D Grid-Shaped Controller That Deforms To Provide Immersive Gameplay

A new Sony patent discusses a grid-shaped controller covered with a clothing material that can physically deform in the user's hand.

Battlefield 6 Trailer Gets More Likes Than COD Black Ops 7 In Only 1 Hour

The Battlefield 6 reveal trailer is a hit despite being entirely CGI, gaining more likes than the Black Ops 7 trailer did in a month.

New Lollipop Chainsaw Title Won’t Have Censorship, Will Stay True To The Original

A Lollipop Chainsaw game is in development and will recreate the distinctive tone of the original without any censorship.

Xbox Backtracks On $80 Pricing For The Outer Worlds 2 And Other Holiday Releases Amid Intense Backlash

In an unexpected move, Xbox has confirmed that The Outer Worlds 2 and other holiday releases will only cost $69.99 instead of $80.

Space Marine 2 Studio Gets Unexpectedly Shut Down By Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive has closed its Russian subsidiary, Saber St. Petersburg studio, the main developer of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

Dying Light The Beast Is Not ‘Overly Serious’; Will Prioritize Fun Gameplay Instead

Franchise director of Dying Light: The Beast, Tymon Smektala, confirms that the game won't be the most ambitious series, narratively.

Sony Patents Universal Game Demo-Creation System To Let Players Quickly Try Chunks of Gameplay

Sony has published a new patent that aims to create a demo-creation system for games, which may encourage more developers to make demos.

Gabe Newell Urges Devs To Master AI Urgently or They Won’t Survive

In a new Q&A, Newell emphasized that people who understand and learn about AI will be more valuable in the long run than veteran programmers.

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A Whopping 12.5 Million People in The US Are Estimated To Be Taking The Day Off For GTA 6

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.

In-House vs Outsourced Development For Fast Esports Platforms

Building a solid eSports platform today requires making use of the best technology for optimal results and performance.

Sony and Microsoft Can’t Rival Rockstar Because They Don’t Care About Making Games, Says Ex-GTA 6 Dev

Former Rockstar veteran claims that both Microsoft and Sony haven't been able to rival the studio because they care more about making money.

Some GTA 6 Physical Edition Copies Are Shipping Even Without The Code, Report Buyers

Buyers are reporting that some GTA 6 boxed copies are shipping without the code and others with redeemed codes, signalling a massive concern.