Sameer is an esports and gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who covers a diverse range of topics. He is currently pursuing a BSc degree from BITS, but his love for video games pushed him to hone his writing skills and explore this industry. With 200+ articles and 350K+ reads to his name, Sameer relies on diligent research and fact-checking to deliver top-notch content. He was previously associated with Sports Manor and Digistatement.

Sameer’s gaming journey began with Rockstar Games’ GTA franchise, specifically the 2006 title Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. He has a strong preference for multiplayer games, with FPS being his favorite genre. He has devoted 6K+ hours to CS:GO! However, he also dabbles in open-world, story-based games from time to time. Solo RPGs like Horizon Forbidden West hold a soft spot in his heart as they are highly immersive.

Sameer makes sure to follow Counter-Strike and Valorant esports tournaments, as he believes that watching a game being played at the highest level can be highly educational. He derives inspiration from Tarik's meteoric rise to become one of the biggest FPS streamers in the world following the release of Valorant.

Outside of work, you can find Sameer playing football or cheering for FC Barcelona. An avid reader, he also finds joy in writing poetry when inspired.

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