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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

Steam Research Shows Indie Games Have Very Low Wishlist-To-Sales Ratio

Unique indie titles tend to underperform when it comes to translating wishlists to sales, while franchise titles exceed expectations.

Marathon’s Failed Playtest Helped Arc Raiders Beta Succeed, Says Design Director

Design director Virgil Watkins has said that Marathon's April playtest helped the team make Arc Raiders better, as they knew what not to do.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins GOTY And 3 Other Awards At Thailand Game Show

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has already won multiple awards in the Thailand Game Show 2025, including one for the Best RPG Game.

Microsoft Is Allegedly Working on Xbox Emulation For ROG Ally Handhelds

Microsoft is allegedly developing official Xbox 360 and other emulation for ROG Ally handhelds, as shared by a reliable insider.

The Sleeping Dogs Movie Adaptation Is One Step Closer To Completion

A Sleeping Dogs movie has long been rumored to be in development, but a first draft of its script has finally been completed.

Halo Studios Reportedly Launching A Live-Service Title ‘Like Fortnite’ Next Year

Halo Studios is launching a live-service multiplayer game next year reminiscent of Fortnite in 2026, as per a reliable insider.

Xbox President Reconfirms Next-Gen Console Plans, Denies Going Third-Party With Hardware

In a new interview, Xbox President Sarah Bond has reconfirmed plans for the next-gen Xbox amid rumors making its existence uncertain.

New Halo Games Are Using Generative AI In Every Aspect of Development, Reveals Leaker

As per a reliable Halo Insider, Generative AI is apparently "woven into every aspect" of the two upcoming Halo games.

Horizon Zero Dawn Movie Set To Release In 2027, Filming Starts Next Year

A Horizon Zero Dawn movie is aiming to release in 2027, with filming set to start next year as per court documents in the Sony-Tencent case.

Helldivers 2 Studio Now Developing Self-Funded New Action IP in Unreal Engine

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Studios is already hiring for a self-funded co-op action game in Unreal Engine, which is based on a new IP.

Xbox ROG Ally X Fails To Match Switch 2’s Image Quality In AAA Games With AMD FSR

New testing by YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits reveals that Xbox ROG Ally X fails to match Switch 2's visual clarity in multiple AAA games.

Original Saints Row Design Director Wants To Return For A New Game With The OG Developers

The original Saints Row design director, Chris Stockman, wants to return for a new game with veteran developers after the reboot disaster.

Microsoft Buying Steam After Gabe Newell Would Be A Death Spiral, Says Saints Row Lead Dev

Saints Row design director Chris Stockman says that gamers should absolutely be concerned about Microsoft buying Steam after Gabe steps down.

Grab AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D At Its Cheapest Price Ever On Amazon

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is selling on Amazon at its lowest price since launch, slashing its $499 price down to only $319 for a limited time.

Soulslike Releases On Steam Have Increased Exponentially By 4100% In A Decade

The number of games released on Steam with the Soulslike tag has increased by 4100% or 41.2 times since 2015.
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