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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

Metaphor: ReFantazio And Persona Director Prioritizes Mental Health Over User Feedback

Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona director Katsura Hashino says he avoids constantly looking at user feedback to protect his mental health.

Denuvo Says Its Technology Doesn’t Affect Games Performance

Denuvo has claimed that its technology does not affect game performance, addressing some major games where its inclusion was criticized.

Paradox Abandons A Whole Genre After Its Xbox-Exclusive Game Flops

Paradox has decided to not release any games like The Lamplighters League after it flopped hard on Xbox last year.

Alan Wake 2 Lake House Expansion Releasing On 22 October, Reveals Leak

The release of the highly awaited Alan Wake 2 Lake House expansion has recently been leaked by multiple retailers.

Microsoft Removes $1 Game Pass Subscription As Black Ops 6 Launch Draws Near

Microsoft has gone ahead and removed the $1 Game Pass tier as the Black Ops 6 launch is coming closer, causing a backlash among fans.

Following RDR 1, Rockstar Needs To Port Red Dead Revolver Next

Now that Rockstar has heard our pleas and released RDR 1 on PC, let me use this occasion to make another demand: revive Red Dead Revolver.

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Hits Three Million Sales In Only 24 Hours After Release

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has already sold over three million copies in only 24 hours since its highly successful release.

Microsoft Agrees to Settlement in Gamers’ Antitrust Lawsuit Over $69B Activision Blizzard

Microsoft has reportedly settled its year-long antitrust gamers lawsuit over the $69 billion Activision acquisition with prejudice.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Launches To Over 85K Players; Highest For Single-Player JRPG

Metaphor: ReFantazio has gained over 85k active players soon after its release, hitting the highest player count for a single-player JRPG.

10 Assassin’s Creed Games In 5 Years Is A Disaster Waiting To Happen

As if the current Assassin's Creed games weren't "more of the same" already, Ubisoft thinks releasing 2 games in a year will fix things.

GOG Mocks Steam For Not Selling Offline Game Installers

GOG recently took to Twitter to mock Steam over the recent game license controversy, boasting about its sales of offline installers.

With SNK Back In The Game, Capcom vs. SNK 3 Is A Must Now

Who would've guessed SNK would return from the dead? But now that it has and is friends with Capcom again, Capcom vs. SNK 3 needs to happen.

The Return Of Legacy of Kain Is A Cause For Celebration

In an era of needless re-releases, seeing a revival as seemingly impossible as Legacy of Kain re-sparks my hope for other forgotten gems.

Sony Patents To Add Real-Time Sign Language Translator In Its Games

A new Sony patent wants to add a real-time sign language translator in its games to help people with disability communicate seamlessly.

Rather Than A Needless Remake, Sony Should’ve Worked On Until Dawn 2

Sony would rather ruin a beloved PS4 game like Until Dawn with a remake than create something new or revive a genuinely deserving franchise.
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Xbox Titles Only Accounted For 4% Of Physical Game Sales In The US This Year

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Based on a new analysis, Xbox games only account for 4% of physical game sales in the US this year, while Nintendo leads consumer spending.
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007 First Light Reaches 4 Million Copies Sold As Fans Call it A Sold GOTY Contendor

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IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light has sold 4 million copies in just 3 months since launch despite initial skepticism.
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Latest Windows 11 Patch Tuesday Update is Causing Game Crashes and Unexpected Shutdowns

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Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update KB5121003 is linked to game crashes, inpoutx64.sys conflicts, and shutdowns. Here’s what to check.
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Take-Two Loses Nearly $1 Billion in Market Value, Shares Drop By 2.21% Following Massive GTA 6 Leaks

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