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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

It’s About Time Castlevania Gets A New Game, Konami

10 years gone by without a new Castlevania title. Now that Konami is considering stuff other than Pachinko, this series deserves a new game.

The Vehicular Combat Genre Needs To Return, Starting With Twisted Metal

I just want to relive the thrill of destroying the hell out of my enemies' cars for a shady deity once again, is that too much to ask?

EA Patents ‘Personalized Guidance System’ To Help Players Become Pros In Games

EA has published a new patent that wants to bring personalized tutorials for gamers to help them increase their skills and become pros.

Tekken 8 Shows Microtransactions Were The Worst Addition To Fighting Games

Tekken 8 is now charging for a stage, too, adding to my disappointment with fighting games' monetization and my hatred of microtransactions.

Stellar Blade Collaborating With Nier Automata Opens Up Endless Horizons

From uncanny similarities to a proper collab with Nier Automata, Stellar Blade is proudly showing how single-player games can collab, too.

Nixxes Reportedly Working On Another Major Remaster After Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

A Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered developer has seemingly teased that PlayStation is brewing other major remasters behind the scenes.

The Gaming World Is In Serious Need Of Calming Games Like Dave The Diver

Sometimes, one doesn't want to figure out the cure to brain-eating fungi but rather a relaxing adventure, like Dave the Diver

How One Person Made A Game That Sold 30 Million Copies

One of the best-selling indie titles of all time, Stardew Valley, was solely developed by Eric Barone in a 5-year-long process.

Firewatch Has The Most Unsatisfying Ending Of All Time

Firewatch is a narrative experience for ages, that is if you forget it’s rather unsatisfying and anticlimactic ending.

There Is A Reason We Don’t See Too Many Time Loop Games

Time loops are an interesting concept, but their translation into gaming makes them repetitive and tedious to play.

The Lack Of Competition Has Destroyed Sports Games

Modern sports games are just a way to sell microtransactions and a big reason for that is the lack of competition in the industry.

How Environmental Mechanics Could Shape Monster Hunter Wilds

Discover how the new features, such as the dynamic weather, dual states, and Seikret mounts, could shape the plot of Monster Hunter Wilds.

Astro Bot Proves Devs Need To Make Smaller Games Again

The Success of Astro Bot showcases that not every AAA game needs to have 40 hours of content and five years of development to be a success.

Ryujix Emulator Shut Down After Owner Received An Undeniable Offer From Nintendo

The Discord of emulator Ryujinx revealed that Nintendo approached the creator, leading to operations completely shutting down.

If Reusing Assets Gives Consistent, Quality Titles, I’m All Up For It

You call reusing assets laziness, I call it a powerful weapon in the right hands; FromSoftware and RGG's quality games prove that much.
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News

GTA 6 Trailer 3 Expected To Arrive Two Weeks From Now

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The third official GTA 6 trailer could launch in the first week of August, giving everyone a look at real-time gameplay.
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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Still Among Steam Top 10 Best-Sellers 2 Weeks After Launch

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced remains incredibly popular over two weeks after its release on Steam.
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Ex-PlayStation Boss Calls For Return To AA Games Inspired By PS2 Era

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Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden has recently emphasized the importance of games reviving the AA format.
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Halo 2 Remake Teased In Campaign Evolved Ending

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Halo Campaign Evolved appears to be setting up another major remake based on the popular Xbox first-party franchise.
Coolers

ID-Cooling SL360 V2 Plus Review: A Thermal Powerhouse

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The ID-Cooling SL360 V2 Plus delivers exceptional value for PC builders and enthusiasts seeking top-tier thermal performance and custom LCD personalization. Thanks to its expanded radiator and powerful AP-120-K fans, it offers flagship thermal performance, decent acoustic efficiency, and strong cooling. This cooler stands out as a highly competitive option in the current market, making it a compelling choice overall.