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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

Monster Hunter Wilds Focus Mode Makes It Hard To Go Back To Past Games

I thought the series' methodic combat was perfect before, but after Monster Hunter Wilds' focus mode, I can't go back to the time before it.

It’s Great To See Action Games Returning Instead of More Soulslikes

After being completely exhausted by the sea of Soulslikes, even the Souls fan in me is relieved to see the return of Character action games.

Khazan Dev Addresses Souls-like Difficulty; Says Games Should Be Engaging Not Exhausting

Creative director Junho Lee stated that he wants The First Berserker: Khazan to be fun since games are meant to be engaging, not exhausting.

Metro Devs Confirm Next Game To Have An Even Darker Story, Unannounced IP Also In Development

Metro developers at 4A Games have finally provided a new update on the next Metro game, confirming it will feature a much darker story.

Nvidia Claims Over 90% Gamers With RTX 50xx Series Cards Are Using DLSS

Nvidia has posted new statistics ahead of the GDC conference, confirming that 92% of gamers with RTX 50xx cards and Nvidia App use DLSS.

EA Delists Multiple Classic Games On Steam Without Any Warning

Multiple games developed by Codemasters have been delisted on Steam just recently without any previous warning from EA.

Split Fiction Director Defends EA, Calls Criticism “Often Undeserved”

Josef Fares, the director of Split Fiction, has defended EA, saying most of the criticism the studio gets is undeserved.

Blizzard’s Unannounced AAA Open-World Multiplayer RPG Is Using Unreal Engine 5

Listings suggest that Blizzard's open-world multiplayer RPG, rumored to be the StarCraft shooter, is being developed using Unreal Engine 5.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Takes Inspiration From Elden Ring For Player Freedom

According to Ben Hanson, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is heavily inspired by the player's freedom from Elden Ring.

A Huge New Wave Of Layoffs Is About To Hit Gaming Industry

A reputed veteran gaming analyst claims that a massive wave of layoffs is about to hit Ubisoft Studios and the wider gaming industry soon.

Insomniac’s CEO Says The Studio Is Doubling Down on Story Driven Action Games

Insomniac Games CEO Ted Price has revealed that his best decision was to double down on story-driven character action titles.

Sony Patents To Create Custom Recaps Of Missed Gameplay Events If Player Stops Paying Attention

Sony has published a new patent that wants to create custom recaps for players of missed gameplay events if they stop paying attention.

Ubisoft Reportedly Planning To Sell Assassin’s Creed And Other Premium Franchises

A new division of Ubisoft is looking for some investors that will include control of the company's premium IPs like Assassin's Creed.

Xbox Reveals AI Sidekick That Will Help You Finish Games As Your Companion

Xbox has unveiled a new AI sidekick concept that can assist you in finishing games by serving as a loyal companion.

Over 500 Games on Steam Earned $250K+ in First 30 Days Last Year, 27% Up From 2023

The Steam Year in Review 2024 reveals that over 500 new titles earned $250k in the first 30 days last year, an over 25% increase from 2023.
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New Frame Generation Mode Introduces Up To 35% Performance Jump on RTX 40 and 50 GPUs

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Rockstar Reportedly Plans to Release GTA 6 PC Port in Q1 2027

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Sony Under Fire For Not Including The Game With God of War Laufey’ $170 Collector’s Edition

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Phantom Blade Zero Impressed PlayStation At First Sight, Says Dev

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Sony Announced $350 PS5 Digital Edition For Japan

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