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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

1 In 5 Steam Games Released In 2025 Use Generative AI

According to a new report, 1 in 5 titles released on Steam in 2025 utilized Generative AI, with most of these titles being indie games.

New Sony Patent Suggests PS6 To Support Hardware-Level Backward Compatibility Features

Sony has published a new patent that details a system to tune modern hardware in order to run legacy applications smoothly on the new device.

Death Stranding 2 Also Suffers From Repeated Helpful Gameplay Tips Like God Of War Ragnarok

Sam's long voyages are constantly disrupted by Dollman's repeated cringe-inducing tips during gameplay, and fans are tired of it.

Sony May Have Canceled Multiple Bend Studio Projects

The LinkedIn developer profile of Bend Studio's game designer reveals that Sony may have cancelled multiple games from the team so far.

Live Service Giants Like Fortnite And Marvel Rivals More Dangerous Than Game Pass, Analyst Says

The renowned gaming industry analyst, Mat Piscatella, claims that live-service titles are more dangerous for gaming than Game Pass.

GTA 6 Online Aiming To Feature 96 Players Per Server, Report Claims

Rockstar insider Fravilys claims that GTA 6 Online may feature up to 96 players on each server instead of the current 32 limit.

Mafia: The Old Country Is Getting Criticized By Fans For Being “Generic” Like A 2013 Game

The 13-minute gameplay footage has failed to drum up interest among fans with one fan saying they were glad to not pre-order the game.

Game Pass Only Considered ‘Profitable’ Because Xbox Doesn’t Count First-Party Costs, Insider Claims

The reliable industry insider Chris Dring reveals that Xbox does not count first-party costs when asked about Game Pass being profitable.

Almost Half Of 2025’s Top-Performing Steam Games Are Either AA Or Indie

Nearly half of this year's best-performing games on Steam based on top concurrent players were either AA or indie instead of AAA titles.

Selling 10 Million Copies Now Considered An ‘Ordinary’ Benchmark For AAA Games, Ex-PlayStation Boss Says

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida claims that selling 10 million copies is now just an ordinary benchmark for most AAA games.

Xbox’s Game Pass Focus One of Leading Causes Behind Layoffs, Implies Ex-Arkane Studios Founder

The former Arkane Studios founder Raphael Colantonio implies that Xbox's focus on Game Pass has played a huge role in the recent layoffs.

Video Game Spending Decreased By 25% Among Young Americans, Likely Due To Rising Costs

Video game spending has decreased by a whopping 25% in the United States for people between the ages of 18-24.

PlayStation Fans Are Excited For Horizon 3 After Seeing Decima Engine’s Evolution In Death Stranding 2

Many PlayStation fans are now anticipating Guerrilla Games' Horizon 3 after seeing how far Decima Engine has come with Death Stranding 2.

Sega To Focus On Global Market Instead Of Japanese-First Approach For A Strong Comeback, President Confirms

Sega president Shuji Utsumi has confirmed that the company is adopting a more modern global focus approach to become a behemoth once again.

New GTA 6 Job Listings Suggest Rockstar Preparing Huge Global Marketing Campaign

New GTA 6 job listing confirms that Rockstar is confident in the game's current release date, as a huge marketing campaign is about to begin.
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