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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

PS5 Sales In Japan Continue To Climb Following The Launch Of A Cheaper Model

Famitsu published its first sales charts of 2026, and the PS5 is the second-most sold console in Japan this year, shipping 46.7k units.

After The SSD Crisis, Average Price Of HDDs Have Shot Up By 46% In The Last 4 Months

SSDs are not the only storage being affected by the growing shortage in the industry, as HDDs have also been steadily increasing in price.

EGS Free Games Are A Great Advertisement For Steam Sales, Says Indie Developer

Dave Oshry, the CEO of Blood West developer, revealed that the game sold 200% more on Steam after it went free on the Epic Games Store.

Forza Horizon 5 Accounted For 60% of Sales Across The 11 Xbox Games Published on PS5 Last Year

According to Alinea Analytics, out of the 11 Xbox games published on PS5 last year, Forza Horizon 5 accounted for 60% of the total sales.

RTX 5070 Ti Production Has Reportedly Ended, AIB Partners Claim

Several AIBs and Retailers reportedly confirmed there's been no RTX 5070 Ti stock for weeks, with ASUS putting it at End of Life status.

Resident Evil Requiem Is Heading To Raccoon City Because Players Grew Tired of Ethan Winters’ Story, Says Producer

Masato Kumazawa explained that Capcom is heading back to Raccoon City in Resident Evil Requiem because of fan feedback.

Ghost of Yotei Didn’t Make the Top 5 Most Downloaded PS5 Games in the US or Europe Last Year

Ghost of Yotei was no.9 amongst the most downloaded PS5 games last year in the US and failed to make the top 10 in the European ranking

Expedition 33 Becomes Second Most Awarded GOTY Title Ever With 410 Wins

Expedition 33 has now won 410 Game of the Year awards this year, putting it second on the all-time list behind Elden Ring.

Stellar Blade Has Now Sold Over 6 Million Copies Across Steam and PS5

According to data from Sensor Tower, Stellar Blade has sold 6.1 million units on Steam and PlayStation 5 combined.

Microsoft Says You Should Upgrade To Windows 11 AI PCs To Prepare For Next Generation of Computing

Microsoft is promoting its new Copilot+ PCs. The company wants you to upgrade so you can prepare for the next generation of computing.

Ex-CDPR Head and New GOG Owner Doubles Down on Anti-DRM Views After Bandai’s Witcher 2 Lawsuit

The new GOG owner, Michal Kicinski, has no plans to change the store's ethos, as he also holds strong anti-DRM views.

Former Bethesda Artist Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Was Announced Early To Manage Fan Expectations

Nate Purkeypile has said that Bethesda revealed Elder Scrolls 6 in 2018 so fans wouldn't be mad at the studio.

Counter-Strike 2 Generated More Than $1 Billion In Revenue Last Year, Claims Analyst

By conservative estimates, Counter-Strike 2 made around $1 billion from its in-game store and the Steam Community Market in 2025.

Steam’s Monopoly Isn’t An Obstacle And Can Be Taken From Them, Says New GOG Boss

New GOG head Michał Kiciński stated that he doesn't see Steam as an obstacle and thinks the platform's market share can be reduced.

Ubisoft Says AC Mirage and Shadows Are Both ‘AAAA’ Games After Skull & Bones

Ubisoft Sofia's Krasimira Yakovlieva, a game producer focused on the Assassin's Creed IP, says Shadows and Mirage are AAAA titles.
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