Shahmeer Sarfaraz

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

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As confirmed by the publisher Activision Blizzard, the Call of Duty franchise has now sold over 500 million copies globally.

Starfield Dev Blasts ‘Unsustainable’ Games Industry; ‘If AAA Game Isn’t Big Hit, You’re Dead’

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I’ve Lost All My Excitement For The Splinter Cell Remake

The Splinter Cell remake might not be canceled, but considering the current Ubisoft's thinking, I wish it had been; I don't want it ruined.

Making Dragon Age: The Veilguard Denuvo-Free Doesn’t Eliminate Its Flaws

In an attempt to chase trends with Dragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare may have created a solid action game, but the series' soul vanished.

The God of War TV Series Restarting From Scratch Might Be A Blessing In Disguise

Just when I feared God of War would become the next Wheel of Time, a welcome change of showrunners might put it back on the right track.

Age Of Empires 4 Officially Getting A New DLC In 2025

Age of Empires 4, came out exactly three years ago, and on its anniversary, the developer has announced a brand new DLC coming in 2025.

Stalker 2 To Feature Mod Support On Xbox Series Consoles, Dev Confirms

A Stalker 2 dev has confirmed that the game will feature extensive modding support on Xbox Series consoles and PC.

Resident Evil Creator Praises RE4 Remake For Improving ‘Half-A**ed’ Story He Wrote In Two Weeks

Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami has praised the RE4 remake for improving the original's 'half-assed' story, which he wrote in two weeks.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Dev Showers Dragon Age: The Veilguard With Praise

Baldur's Gate 3 publishing director Michael Douse has also praised Dragon Age: The Veilguard, saying it knows what it wants to be.

Former Anthem Lead Dev Would Love To Revive The Game Given Fans’ Demands

A former Anthem dev lead at BioWare has recently expressed interest in reviving the game to satisfy the demands of fans.

Halo 5: Guardians PC Port Was Apparently Scrapped Due To Technical Issues

According to a Halo Studios dev, a PC port of Halo 5 was being considered but was ultimately scrapped due to technical issues

Cronos: The New Dawn From Bloober Team To Take Inspiration From Dead Space, Alan Wake, And RE

Bloober team's new Cronos: The New Dawn takes inspiration from giants like Dead Space and Resident Evil in the survival horror industry.

Square Enix’s Unfair Expectations Do Not Bode Well For Its IPs

You release the 2nd game in a three-part saga on a limited platform and then expect it to outsell everything, what is Square Enix thinking?

After 12 Years Of Uncertainty, I’m No Longer Excited For Squadron 42

12 years and an absurd budget later, all we have is a botched trailer of Squadron 42 and a shaky release date; Star Citizen is dead to me.

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