Steve Bauman - PC Gaming, Early Access & Playtesting Editor
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PC gaming and playtesting editor
Steve Bauman covers PC gaming, Early Access releases, playtesting and computer role-playing games. His work examines stability, balance, progression systems, updates and community feedback, helping readers understand how games change from early builds to completed releases.
Latest articles by Steve Bauman
QUIET Playtest Announced for 3 August as LINE Games Reveals Details
LINE Games has announced the first playtest for its upcoming horror co-op title QUIET, scheduled to begin on 3 August. Players will need to work together and stay silent to survive, with sign-ups now open for early notification
Nightmare Shift Sets Console Release Dates for Xbox Series X|S and PS5
Indie psychological horror Nightmare Shift is heading to Xbox Series X|S on 30 July and PlayStation 5 on 13 August, following its earlier PC launch. The game features a branching narrative, multiple endings and a focus on atmospheric storytelling
Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts Announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox
Samustai has revealed that Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, bringing a reworked naval strategy experience with improved visuals, gamepad controls and performance enhancements tailored for console players
Pompeii: The Legacy Plaza Update Adds New Features and Steam Discount
Siscia Games has rolled out a major update for Pompeii: The Legacy, introducing the Plaza system, gameplay improvements, and a limited-time 44% discount on Steam to mark the release
Kick's Steam Release Moves to November 2026 After Showcase Reveal
Kick, the side-scrolling football adventure from nospacelost and Shoreline Games, has shifted its Steam launch to November 2026 following a new release window announcement at the Convergence Showcase
DCKO Announced for 2027 with Real-Time PvP and DC Legends on Mobile
Drop Fake has revealed DCKO, a new mobile fighting game featuring 2-on-2 tag battles with DC Comics characters, real-time PvP, and PvE modes, officially licensed by Warner Bros and set for iOS and Android in 2027
The Dungeon Club Announced as Social Bluffing Game Where Ghosts Compete
RA Tabletop has revealed The Dungeon Club, a multiplayer social bluffing card game where eliminated players return as ghosts to disrupt the living and remain in contention for victory
Bon Vivant Announced as Parisian Party Simulator for PC in 2026
Secret Games Company has revealed Bon Vivant, a strategy party sim set in 1920s Paris, where players host gatherings for historical figures and manage social dynamics. The game is self-published and currently available to wishlist on Steam
Advent: Dawn Launches on Steam for PC, Mac and Linux
Spire Games has released Advent: Dawn, a psychological sci-fi visual novel set beneath a remote island, now available on Steam for PC, Mac and Linux. The game challenges players to unravel a mystery through branching storylines and environmental puzzles
INDIE Live Expo returns 1 December with new reveals and awards
INDIE Live Expo is set to broadcast its winter showcase on 1 December 2026, featuring world premieres, updates, and an awards ceremony recognising standout indie games from the year
ZeroSpace Enters Early Access on Steam with Campaign and Tournament
Starlance Studios has released ZeroSpace in Early Access on Steam, offering the first act of its campaign, multiple multiplayer modes, and a launch tournament, with player feedback set to shape the road to version 1.0
Backyard Baseball Reboot Struggles With Unbalanced Gameplay Systems
Mega Cat Studios' reboot of Backyard Baseball brings back the classic cast and visual charm, but its reworked mechanics have led to a lopsided experience, with offence dominating and defensive play left underdeveloped
Denshattack Delivers High-Speed Trick Action in Anime-Inspired Campaign
Denshattack brings a unique blend of trick-based gameplay and anime storytelling, letting players pilot trains through a dystopian Japan while chaining combos and tackling inventive levels. Here's what stands out in its campaign
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Delivers Challenging Co-op Survival Horror
ACE Team's The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu offers a punishing co-op horror experience set in 17th-century Chile, blending sanity effects and resource management with a steep difficulty curve that may deter newcomers
Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC Expands Combat and Raises Challenge
The Revelations DLC for Doom: The Dark Ages introduces the Chain Spear, restores the Slayer's dash, and delivers a more demanding combat experience, building on the base game's arsenal and difficulty
