Trust YUNIX USB Gaming Microphone Review By Britt 🎙️ @TrustGaming

The very definition of a plug and play device, the Trust YUNIX is a desk top microphone with a 6-foot hardwired USB cable that is ready to rock within a few seconds of unboxing.

The version we received is white, but the microphone also comes in purple and black variations to suit your particular setup. With a built-in pop shield to cease your more plosive propensities, the YUNIX continues the sense of accessibility and sleek style by only utilising a couple of buttons on the mic itself, you can alter the RGB light-ring around the base, and mute yourself.

There is also a socket for a wired headphone jack – which will probably be needed as the microphone will pick up room sounds due to the cardioid design. It’s not a stiff setup, with the microphone able to be tilted back and forth a few degrees to angle towards your mouth when speaking, as the weight and rubber base grip ensuring that you won’t have to deal with unwanted sliding and movement when in use.

Also, whilst the YUNIX is targeted at gamers, I used it for podcast recordings as well as work meetings, and it coped just fine in all situations. It was a perfect match with the Trust TORIX keyboard, which has a snazzy volume / mute dial, so that I could breezily mute / unmute as I typed, so that the keyboard clacking wasn’t picked up on the recording.

SUMMARY
The sound recording quality is solid and I appreciate the ease of setup and use – but there are things that could have been improved, such as the connection cable being braided, just to reduce ugly kinks if you have a setup in which it’s difficult to hide cabling, but at the price point that the YUNIX is, it’s hard to knock what it offers, which is an easy, solid, and well-designed multi-use microphone, the base grip is robust and that RGB ring adds a subtle flash of character if you want things to pop a little in your home setup, a recommended purchase from us here at GF!

From the Trust website:

Trust.com - GXT 234 Yunix USB Gaming microphone - Black

Specifications

• Connectivity

• Connector type3.5mm, USB-A

• Connection type: wired

• Cable length: main cable - 180 cm

• Audio

• Frequency response: 100 Hz, 16.000 Hz

• Impedance: 2200 Ohm

• Sensitivity: 32 dB

• Sound pressure level: 100 dB

• Features

• Noise reduction: No

• Microphone

• Pick-up pattern: Cardioid

• Signal-to-noise ratio: 62 dB

• Sampling rate: 16bit, 48kHz

• Echo cancellation: No

• Sensor type microphone: condenser

• Size & Weight

• Weight of main unit: 216 g

• Total weight: 216 g

• Height of main product (in mm): 108 mm

• Depth of main product (in mm): 55 mm

• Width of main product (in mm): 55 mm

• Mount

• Type of stand: desk stand

• General

• Application: Indoor, Desktop

• Compatibility

• Compatible Device Types: laptop, pc

• Control

• Controls: microphone mute, lights on/off

Rich Plays - "Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse" On PC 🐶🔎 @HitherYonGames #IndieGame #GameDev

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The story unfolds in the Berkshires at the Blackinton family home following the death of Meredith Blackinton.

NACON’s Revolution X Unlimited Controller Available For Pre-Order Now 🎮 @Nacon

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Equipped with instant-response triggers and joysticks featuring Hall Effect technology, the RXU guarantees exceptional precision and durability. 

Omron® micro-switches on the majority of buttons enhance players' responsiveness for optimum gaming performance.

NACON innovates again, by integrating an LCD screen into its controller for the first time. The screen provides quick, intuitive access to game information and configuration of audio and gameplay parameters, thanks to the available presets.

A dedicated app lets you create your own gameplay profiles, for an individualized experience, or choose from those already predefined for 'Plug & Play' use.

Police Shootout Xbox Series X Review 5/10 "A Quirky Blend of Genres Sandbagged by Technical Issues." 🚨🚔 @GamesIncubator #IndieGame #GameDev

A turn-based FPS game with investigative qualities was very much of appeal to me when I was offered to cover Police Shootout, and whilst it is an intriguing blend of genres that comes frustratingly close to being an idiosyncratic gem, there are just a few too many rough edges to ignore.

The game begins with your character moving from the big city to a small American town, transferred in a bid to find out what happened to his brother. Your commanding officer is a rather brusque gentleman who hints at knowing your ulterior motives for being in his neck of the woods, but initially seems to be warning you off your private quest of familial revenge.

The Angry Video Game Nerd 8bit ~ Rich Plays The PC Demo 🤓🕹️ @megacatstudios #IndieGame #GameDev #Retrogaming

The Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN) is back in an 8-bit adventure! The game, titled "The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit," is an action platformer inspired by classic side-scrollers like Mega Man. In this game, you play as The Nerd, battling through pixel art levels filled with zombies, mechanical skeletons, and other enemies from the AVGN universe.

Firefighting Simulator: The Squad Xbox Series X Review 5.5/10 "Smouldering Embers" 🔥🚒🧯 @FirefightingSim #IndieGame #GameDev

A game that looks and runs much more smoothly and cleanly than others of its ilk, catastrophic AI and flat gameplay let down would could have been an interesting title.

The tutorial of Firefighting Simulator: The Squad does a decent job of laying out the core mechanics of the game, with an oddly rousing tutorial musical score, you’ll use one of your tools to smash down a door, rescue a smoke inhalation victim from their bedroom floor, and carry them to safety before returning to fight the blaze. 

This will pretty much be the main recipe for each of the numerous missions ahead of you. First impressions are quite solid, the frame-rate rocks a steady 60fps for most of the time, the visuals are crisp and grounded, and the overall mood is quite earthy and practical. It’s only after this tutorial that the issues creep in.

GameSir launches the Super Nova with auto start-stop charging station, combining both high performance, comfort and style 🎮 @mygamesir

The latest addition to GameSir’s gaming controller lineup is packed with features such as Hall Effect sticks, silent ABXY buttons. switchable connection modes, 1000Hz polling rate and more...

GameSir, a leading brand in gaming peripherals, introduces its latest model, the Super Nova which is set to redefine gaming comfort and precision with its ultra-quiet, responsive controls and auto start-stop charging station. Featuring silent ABXY buttons and advanced GameSir™ Hall Effect sensing sticks, it ensures smooth, precise feedback while minimizing distractions. Whether playing on PC, Switch, Android, or iOS, the Super Nova’s tri-mode connectivity and full customization options make it the perfect choice for gamers seeking a flexible, immersive experience. From its ergonomic design to customizable RGB lighting, it’s built for those who demand both performance and style. 

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Terminator 2D: NO FATE feels like the video game we all wanted in the 90s and it's a game that stopped me in my tracks when I saw it was announced. Just look at those wonderful screenshots. Looking forward to when this comes out in September 2025!

CHECK OUT THE AWESOME behind-the-scenes look at how the team tackled the challenge of translating one of cinema’s most enduring cultural touchstones into a complete arcade experience, capturing the unforgettable scenes and moments that helped shape a generation.

Top Red Flags to Avoid When Choosing an Online Casino 🎰🎲

Did you know that the UK's online gambling market is projected to generate US$15.08 billion by the end of 2030 with a CAGR of 12.6%? This explosive growth is no surprise, given the convenience and excitement online casinos offer to millions of players. 

Yet, amid the glitz and glamour of the casinos lies a critical question: how do you ensure you're playing on a safe and legitimate platform? 

As the popularity of online casinos surges, so does the prevalence of online scammers. Choosing the right casino isn't just about finding thrilling games or attractive bonuses—it’s about safeguarding your finances and personal information. 

This guide outlines the key red flags to watch out for when choosing one. First, let’s learn why choosing an authentic casino platform is vital. 

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The original critically-acclaimed Endzone, released in 2021, won multiple awards as a groundbreaking survival-builder. Combining city-building with post-apocalyptic survival, it challenged players to thrive on irradiated land while expanding and prospering. Its finely tuned balance kept players hooked. Endzone 2 takes the experience to a whole new level, delivering groundbreaking mechanics and immersive gameplay, ideal for fans of Anno 1800, Frostpunk and Banished!

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The first Kingdom Come: Deliverance had a huge impact on my life upon my first playthrough four years ago, It was my ‘go to’ game in the days when my fiancée was pregnant and often napping or getting comfortable in bed whilst chugging back bottles of Tums. 

I’d pop KCD on the Xbox in our bedroom and get lost in 15th century Bohemia, my beloved often chiming in, whistling along to the music, commenting on my less savoury deeds, and questioning why the main character – the son of a Czech blacksmith – spoke as if he’d never left the borders of Mousehole. What does she know, eh?

My point being that I pumped almost two hundred hours into Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Well, 150 in hours of actual game time and probably 50 hours of LOADING SCREENS, something that is thankfully, thankfully remedied in this sequel) over those last few months before we became parents, and the game now reminds me of a pretty special time of my life, so getting the opportunity to lose myself again in the world of Henry of Skalitz was an exiting proposition to say the least!

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There's something about this that's making me excited to se what it turns out like. I'm hoping it's not just ANOTHER survival game that Steam is FLOODED with. After listening to the devs talk it sounds very interesting indeed!

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Promise Mascot Agency arrives April 2025 on PC & Consoles 👹 @KaizenGameWorks #IndieGame #GameDev

 

Kaizen Game Works have announced that Promise Mascot Agency is coming to consoles and PC on April 10th 2025 - with a new trailer exclusively revealed at IGN Fan Fest.

From the dev team behind Paradise Killer, join ex-yakuza legend Michi and his assistant manager Pinky☆ in their epic quest to restore glory to a cursed Japanese town’s defunct mascot agency!

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Astronomics is an indie game developed by Numizmatic and published by Numizmatic as well. Released on February 10, 2025, it combines top-down action and space exploration with asteroid mining automation. 

In "Astronomics," players navigate their customizable starship to randomly generated asteroids passing by. The goal is to mine valuable resources and impress your employer, Cube Corporation, while upgrading equipment and fighting off pirates. The game features a mix of manual and automated mining, with players using tools like mining lasers and gravity tethers to extract resources. 

Set in the not-so-distant future, Earth has become prohibitively expensive to live on. Players take on the role of a miner trying to save up for a ticket back home by exploiting resources from asteroids. The game's narrative revolves around managing equipment, expanding your freighter, and dealing with the challenges of space capitalism.

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It’s not often we cover mobile games here at GF, but I’ve yet to find a word-based puzzler that I didn’t like and so Catagrams was installed on my phone faster than a moggy racing to the milk bowl. 

A simple and addictive title that caters for all skill levels, Catagrams is a very calming and cat-centric title that presents multiple scrambled words that need to be re-aligned, there are multiple coloured threads that run through each word to assist you in showing how they fit together, and you can also adjust the difficulty by selecting longer, more complex words – or simplify things by using the inbuilt hint system to show as many bonus letters in the words as you’d like to help you on your way if you are a little stumped.

ZPF is one of the most anticipated shoot-'em-ups of 2025!! 💥 @megacatstudios #IndieGame #GameDev #RetroGaming

The long wait is finally over. Mega Cat Studios announced today that the first playable demo for ZPF, a spectacularly surreal 16-bit shoot-’em-up, is now available for free as part of Steam Next Fest. Shooter aficionados can Wishlist the game today. 

Offering a wealth of content for players to sink their teeth into, the demo showcases the ZPF's explosive, high-energy gameplay. It introduces players to its vibrant, diverse worlds across three imaginative realms: fantasy, cyberpunk, and space.

In the ZPF Steam Next Fest Demo, players can choose from three distinct playable characters, each bringing a unique playstyle to the experience:

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Monster Mop Up is an upcoming game developed by Terahard Studios and published by Yogscast Games. In this game, you take on the role of a Custodian for the Ministry of Monster Concealment. Your mission is to rescue the adorable and scared Ragamuffins from the human world and clean up all evidence of their existence.

The Complete List Of Mean Machines SEGA Magazine Reviews 📚📖 #RetroGaming 🕹️

The hallowed pages of the Mean Machines SEGA magazines held a treasure trove of reviews across 53 issues. The original Mean machines was my go to mag before it split into SEGA and Nintendo rebrands of the magazine. In the last 5 years I have been collecting  Mean Machines SEGA issues via the wonderful world of eBay and I'm nearly there with completing a full collection. 

It's at this point in my collecting journey that I thought I would put together a nice list of all the games reviewed in the Mean machines SEGA Magazines and also give you a nice link to the Internet Archive of the SEGA Mean Machines issues that have been scanned into the repository over the years.

The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit ~ New 'Steam Next Fest' Demo 😎

Now available to download on Steam, The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit’s demo allows AVGN fans to experience two stages from the highly-anticipated title ahead of its Q2 2025 launch.

Starting today, AVGN fans can now get an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit. Indie developer and publisher Retroware is thrilled to announce that the demo for the highly anticipated game is now live on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest.

GXT 866 Torix Premium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review By Britt "A tasteful keyboard with chunky, satisfying key-presses" ⌨️@trustGaming

A mechanical keyboard with an incredible level of customisation, only a slight tweak is needed by the user through the included software to make this a go-to keyboard for all purposes.

A full-size wired keyboard (although a wireless version is also available) with some of the best RGB lighting customisation I’ve ever seen – honestly, it was addictive to scroll through the settings – the Trust GXT Torix 866 very quickly became the keyboard I used for my daily tasks, although after a vital tweak involving key sensitivity.

Trust 3-in-1 Gaming Bundle (Thado Keyboard, Helox Mouse & Mouse Pad) Review by Britt ⌨️🖱️ @TrustGaming

The Trust gaming bundle is the perfect starter set to begin a gaming journey, with the Thado keyboard, Helox mouse and accompanying mouse pad forming everything a gamer needs to get in the game.

Presented in a stylish white, the keyboard and mouse combo is complemented by RGB lighting subtly used in the underlit keys and around the edge of the rear of the mouse, as well as a lit GXTrust logo inside the mouse, viewable through the hexagonal mesh design.

The Thado keyboard allows some light customisation of the RGB lighting through toggling between a fully lit setup as well as a ‘breathing’ effect. Whilst the Thado is wired, the included Helox mouse is wireless, with the required Bluetooth dongle being kept inside the body of the mouse when not in use, perfect for when packing up and commuting.

The mouse takes 1.5 hours to reach a full charge but can be used whilst in charging mode. Also of note are the two customisable side-switches on the Helox, as well as the button just below the scrolling wheel which allows you to instantly flick between mouse speeds on the fly.

The Thado is a compact keyboard, and as such does not contain a numpad, much to the annoyance of accountants worldwide, but of course there’s no time for taxes when you are playing the best Build engine game..Blood, natch.!

The third item included in the gaming bundle is a large mouse pad with a smooth surface for accurate aiming and control when in-game and used in tandem with the Helox  mouse. The bottom of the mouse pad is anti-slip to ensure no missed headshots. The universal black design looking at home on any table or desk, with subtle Trust branding.

SUMMARY

In summary, the Trust 3-in-1 Gaming Bundle gives gamers all they need to dive in with eye-catching designs and a nod of the head towards instancy and accessibility.

Whilst the keyboard lacks the incredible customisation of the Trust Torix, it also features a slightly smoother experience when typing – due to the lack of mechanical keys here – and has a better ‘out of the box’ keystroke sensitivity to improve typing accuracy.

The compact design of the keyboard, as well as the in-built dongle storage for the Helox mouse make this bundle ideal for travel or commuting.

Product Link

From the website:

3-in-1 gaming bundle with compact TKL keyboard, ultra-lightweight wireless mouse and mousepad

• Depth: 97 MM

• Game with style, convenience and precision with this ultimate accessory bundle

• Compact TKL keyboard takes up limited space on your desk or in your bag

• Sustainably designed; keyboard made with 69% recycled plastics for a reduced environmental impact

• Anti-ghosting functionality registers up to 10 keystrokes at the same time

• Sturdy metal backplate with Anti-skid rubber feet for extra stability

• Keyboard and mouse with multicolour LED lighting to make your gaming setup even cooler

• Mouse with ultra-lightweight design of only 75g allows for swift and easy movement

• Ultra-low latency wireless via 2.4 GHz micro-USB receiver for lag-free playtime

• Built-in rechargeable battery with up to 80 hours of continuous use so the fun never stops

• Adjustable DPI (800-4800) to adapt your play style to suit the game

• Height: 235 MM

• Width: 375 MM

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Yes, yes it could!

Blow It Up takes place in Bombtopia, a world populated by voxel bombs that is suddenly taken over by invaders. Your friends are captured, and you must travel the overworld, collecting enough coins to free your friends – all of whom have a special power that can aid you – all the while completing stages by hurling one (or more!)  of your explosive team members into the various structures that hide the fiendish enemies in each level.

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A brand new twist on the "Light Gun Rail" 

video game genre!

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I’ve been very vocal about my love for the Torture Star Video line of releases, enjoying every release that I have played thus far. After playing several of them, a thought did enter my mind – “would I ever finally play one and dislike it? Would one fail to live up to the rest and finally break the streak?” Luckily, whilst I would say the streak is intact - I do have my issues with Sniper Killer.

In Sniper Killer you play as… well, a ‘Sniper Killer’, a man who enjoys shooting people… usually in the face, although the first time I took control of him, I shot the wrong target and then, when I found the right one - I shot him in the shoulder, a mere flesh wound, but the game decided that was close enough to kill him. This did tickle me as you see the victim later on and he is missing most of his face. I wanted to tell the police that someone else must have shot him after I did, as I was nowhere near his face with my shot - but that's strangely not a dialogue option.