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Shahmeer Sarfaraz

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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

Xbox Series X|S Expected To Barely Ship 2.5 Million Units In All Of 2026, Analyst Firm Says

Analyst firm S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan forecasts that Xbox Series X|S will only sell 2.5 million units this year.

Ubisoft Says Loss Of Key Talent Is ‘High Risk’ For Studio After Cutting 2000+ Jobs Over Last 3 Years

Ubisoft says one of the biggest risks it's facing is the loss of experienced developers. It fired thousands of developers over the years.

Assassin’s Creed Hexe Reveal Is Reportedly Imminent, Parkour To Be A Mix Of Classic & Shadows

A dataminer reports that Assassin's Creed Hexe could be announced relatively soon, and a teaser image has also leaked online.

Sony Is Reportedly Avoiding Using Liquid Metal For PS6 Cooling

A new finding reveals Sony could avoid using liquid metal in the PS6 for cooling, favoring a standard sealed liquid like water instead.

Sony Patents Advanced Cooling Tech To Keep PS6 Cooling Efficient In Both Orientations

A new Sony patent discusses a smarter heat pipe design to help keep the PlayStation 6 cool in both vertical and horizontal orientations.

Mexican Lawmakers To File Antitrust Complaint Against Sony As It Plans To End Disc Production

Mexican lawmakers are stepping up against Sony with an antitrust complaint over the PlayStation Store following the end of disc production.

EA Confirms Need For Speed Is Dead, Criterion Games To Solely Focus On Battlefield

EA has confirmed that no new Need for Speed is in development and that the franchise is essentially on an indefinite hold moving forward.

Xbox Almost Had Its Own Assassin’s Creed Franchise Under Crytek With Ryse: Son of Rome

Crytek's Ryse: Son of Rome was intended to be an Assassin's Creed-like game, with its sequels planned to take place in different locations.

Steam Made Over $11.1 Billion From Game Sales In H1 2026, 14.5% More Than H1 2025

New reported data reveals that Steam has made over $11.1 billion from game sales in the first half of 2026, setting a new record.

A New Doom Is Reportedly In Early Stages Of Development At id Software

A reputed industry insider reveals that id Software is working on a new Doom game, but it is in the early stages of development.

AC Black Flag Resynced Sells 2 Million Copies In 24 Hours, A Million More Than Shadows

Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has rolled over 2 million copies in 24 hours, a million more than Shadows.

PlayStation Disc Games Can Be Up To €50 Cheaper Than Digital Versions, Research Finds

A new report reveals there is a significant price difference between several boxed PlayStation titles compared to their digital counterparts.

Nearly 50% Of PlayStation Players May Switch To PC As Physical Discs Fade, Poll Finds

In a new poll, 45% of PlayStation players stated that they are considering switching to PC, mainly because the company decided to go digital.

Xbox Spent Nearly $80 Billion to Boost Game Pass, but the Service Still Lost Subscribers

A new report reveals that Microsoft spent nearly $80 billion to boost Xbox Game Pass in the last decade, but the service fell short instead.

Microsoft Internally Criticizes Its Day-One Game Pass Strategy As A Failed Bet

Microsoft internally criticised the decision to release first-party AAA games on Xbox Game Pass on day one at no extra cost.
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GTA 6 Driving Learns From GTA 4 But Remains Accessible Like GTA 5

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Rockstar Games says that GTA 6 driving is a mix of GTA 4 and GTA 5; it borrows the realism of the former and the accessibility of the latter.
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GTA 6: Rockstar Says Every In-Game Room Has Been Hand-Crafted

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Rockstar Games says that every single in-game GTA 6 room has been curated by hand as part of the studio's focus on immersion.
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Rockstar Is Happy With How GTA 6 Is Running Everywhere, Including Xbox Series X|S

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Despite showing no footage of Xbox Series X|S so far, Rockstar is happy with how GTA 6 is performing everywhere, including Xbox hardware.
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The Witcher 4 Will Still Have A Phsical Edition Even If Sony Gives Up On Discs

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CDPR CEO says that they are big supporters of physical media, and The Witcher 4 will have a box with a code if Sony gives up on discs.
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Rockstar Originally Had More Realism In GTA 6, But Pulled Back As It Was Going Too Far

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Rockstar initially planned to include even more realistic mechanics in GTA 6, but eventually cut content as it was going a little too far.