I also had problems with my router two weeks ago. There were several power cuts and the router said no more. Sadly, I didn't have a back up, and so on Monday I called my ISP provider and a couple hours later they send someone with a new one. No problems so far.

I look forward reading your impressions on your new gear!

That's a terrific modem. I have the older version of that modem from years ago.

Not sure if it will be applicable to you, really depends what VDSL hardware your ISP uses and whether Asus got off their ass and rectified the firmware on newer devices... But these ASUS modems will port lock the VDSL port in the cabinet, so make sure all your settings are correct before you plug her in.

Please stop calling it a modem, it's a router(and a switch and AP and firewall and IPS and...). I wish it contained a modem but it does not. Not sure what you mean with "locking" the VDSL port. It should be simple PPPoE and my modem will do the rest.

I will call it whatever I wanna' bloody call it, I'm Australian after-all, we don't exactly call shit by what it's meant to be called. ;)

I should have iterated though... That mine does have "modem" functionality built in, wasn't aware that your particular revision didn't, Asus likely makes changes depending on a regions particular needs.

So I might not be in danger of "locking" my VDSL port? That would be a relief.

Monday news!

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

Steam's Top 10

1. PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
2. Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia
3. Frostpunk
4. Stardew Valley
5. The Forest
6. BATTLETECH
7. NieR:Automata
8. Far Cry 5
9. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
10. Beat Saber

Battletech, Cuphead, PC Building Sim going cheap on Fanatical
https://www.pcgamer.com/battletech-cuphead-pc-building-sim-going-cheap-on-fanatical-today/
Not only is it a bank holiday here in the UK today, it's sunny up and down the country. And what better way to celebrate our brief window of summertime, wherever you are in the world, than by staying indoors and indulging in discounted videogames? Fanatical's May Madness sale is underway, and brings with it a selection of daily deals from now through May 20, 2018.

>>There's an extra 10% off if you use the MAY10 code, although it's not valid for all games. By the way, also at Fanatical, there is a 48hours deal with Tropico 5 Complete Edition 90% off: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/tropico-5-complete-collection

Let's go with GOG now, that has three deals:

• SimplePlanes is the daily deal, half its usual price: https://www.gog.com/game/simpleplanes
• The weekly sale, This may interest you, revolves around games that may have slipped below our radar and have gone unnoticed, and they're up to 90% off: https://www.gog.com/promo/20180507_weekly_sale
• The last sale celebrates the 7th anniversary of the publisher Active Gaming Media, with games like D4 or La Mulana up to 70% off: https://www.gog.com/promo/20180507_active_gaming_media_7th_anniversary

At Steam, the daily deal is Hyper Light Drifter, 60% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/257850/Hyper_Light_Drifter/

SOFTWARE

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MODS/EMULATORS

Asura’s Wrath is now playable on RPCS3 in 4K
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/asuras-wrath-is-now-playable-on-rpcs3-in-4k/
The team behind the best Playstation 3 emulator, RPCS3, has released a new video showing Asura’s Wrath running in glorious 4K. Asura’s Wrath is an Unreal Engine 3 action game that released in 2012 on old-gen consoles (PS3 and X360). And since it never came out on the PC, this is the perfect time to play it.

Mortal Kombat Quadrilogy is a new free MK game, beta version 1.02 is available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/mortal-kombat-quadrilogy-is-a-new-free-mk-game-beta-version-1-02-is-available-for-download/
Created by “halil scorpion”, this free MK MUGEN game features all versions of the characters from an entire series, as well as some new characters from Mortal Kombat Mythologies. In addition, it packs some hidden/unlockable characters such as Chameleon, Khameleon, Cyber Sub-Zero and Inferno Scorpion.

>>Download it from mega (the password is halilscorpion).

The Witcher 3 Enhanced Edition V3.30 final is available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-witcher-3-enhanced-edition-v3-30-final-is-available-for-download/
In case you weren’t aware of, W3EE is a complete overhaul of most of the game’s mechanics and systems, promising to offer great depth and stimulating gameplay. The mod was designed with realism in mind, but in keeping with the spirit of actually having fun in a game, thus keeping tediousness to a minimum while simultaneously trying to offer enticing and somewhat realistic gameplay to the player.
The Witcher 3 Enhanced Edition introduces lots of new stats like attack and dodging speed, poise, adrenaline, vigor and more. These stats are all interconnected and have effects on regeneration rates, values and many other things. Furthermore, this mod overhauls the game’s sword mechanics, adds a new array of combat moves and new animations to Geralt, introduces a friendlier HUD, and improves the game’s combat.

>>Available from Nexus Mods.

This mod for The Witcher 3 significantly increases the particles for numerous effects (rain, sparks, fog and more)
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-mod-for-the-witcher-3-significantly-increases-the-particles-for-numerous-effects-rain-sparks-fog-and-more/
The Witcher 3 fans, here is something extra for you today. Modder ‘CreatorGreg’ has released a brand new version of his particles effects mod for CD Projekt RED’s RPG. According to its description, this mod increases the particles (count/density) for numerous effects, such as rain, fog, sparks, snow, bombs and more.
Before trying it, know that there are conflicts with mods like Wiedzmin Lighting Mod or STLM/another mod. As such, the modder suggests merging them with Mod Merger.

>>This mod is also available from Nexus Mods.

Brutal Half Life Beta 2 is now available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/brutal-half-life-beta-2-is-now-available-for-download/
Inspired by the amazing Brutal Doom, modder ‘zoonyarts’ has been working on a Brutal mod for the first Half-Life, and released a new beta version of it. As its description reads, Brutal Half Life is a mod that makes the game more violent and addictive, and it is also a tribute to the classics FPS games.

>>You can get this mod from ModDB.

Psionic Warfare: Total Destruction and Starcraft: Immersive Roleplaying let you experience StarCraft 2 in third-person mode
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/psionic-warfare-total-destruction-and-starcraft-immersive-roleplaying-let-you-experience-starcraft-2-in-third-person-mode/
Modder ‘Crainy’ has released a new version of his amazing third-person arena mod for StarCraft 2, Psionic Warfare: Total Destruction. Psionic Warfare: Total Destruction is a bombastic, fast paced arena survival third person shooter for the Starcraft 2 Arcade in which you have to make your stand against an entire zerg invasion. It’s also worth noting that Crainy has released a role-playing mod for StarCraft 2. Starcraft: Immersive Roleplaying. Starcraft: Immersive Roleplaying is described as an advanced third person roleplaying mod that allows for atmospheric roleplaying in the universe of Starcraft. This mod tries to capture a roleplaying experience similar to that found in World of Warcraft, and is available on both NA and EU Servers (search for “Star Craft: Roleplaying”).

>>No links were provided, but you'll find some at the provided videos.

This GTA 5 mod transforms the game with 70 characters, 50 powerups, battle royale elements
https://www.pcgamer.com/this-gta-5-mod-transforms-the-game-with-70-characters-50-powerups-battle-royale-elements/
In the description of Complex Control, Grand Theft Auto 5 modder Theaetik says their project combines roguelite and battle royale mechanics to create something with "high replayability and variety" that "feels as though there's always something new to experience every run." After watching the mod in motion, I can't help but think this is an understatement.

GAMING NEWS

Here are 6 minutes of beautiful gameplay footage from the latest version of Star Citizen
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/here-are-6-minutes-of-beautiful-gameplay-footage-from-the-latest-version-of-star-citizen/
IGN has shared a new video, showing 6 minutes of gameplay footage from the latest version of Star Citizen. The mission showcased here is really boring – as you basically have to pick up a box and nothing more – however it shows the game’s beautiful visuals.

Quake Champions latest trailer showcases its new Gore system
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/quake-champions-latest-trailer-showcases-its-new-gore-system/
Bethesda and id Software have released a new trailer for Quake Champions, showcasing its new Gore system. This Gore system will be coming to the game soon and the following trailer will give you an idea of what you can expect from it.

Quake Champions will soon get bots
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/quake-champions-will-soon-get-bots/
id Software has announced that it will release some bots for Quake Champions that players will be able to play against. As technical director John Dean said, the bots will be able to do all the things that players can, including trick jumps and strafe jumps.

Monday news, part two:

Swery's The Good Life has a story trailer
https://www.pcgamer.com/swerys-the-good-life-has-a-story-trailer/
After one unsuccessful crowdfunding campaign last year, Swery's The Good Life reached its Kickstarter goal on second showing this week. According to the project's page, the cats-and-dogs murder mystery game will be brought to life next year, all going to plan, in something that boasts "bizarre and mysterious things" and "unique and memorable characters".
Some of that is teased in the game's first story trailer.

Overwatch's Brigitte is already getting nerfed
https://www.pcgamer.com/overwatchs-brigitte-is-already-getting-nerfed/
The latest Overwatch update unleashed the new hero Brigitte into the game's competitive mode. Just a few days later, Blizzard has already announced nerfs.
This is probably a good thing, if the competitive Overwatch forums and subreddits are any indication. Most of the threads complain about how Brigitte has a stun and a knockback, both on short cooldowns. Her kit was largely designed to help her deal with quick flankers like Tracer and Genji, but it's also a nightmare for tanks like Reinhardt.

Rust gets a safe zone in the new Compound Update
https://www.pcgamer.com/rust-gets-a-safe-zone-in-the-new-compound-update/
The new Compound update promises to help alleviate the stresses of such no-holds-barred business by adding a place where players can safely interact under the protective watchful eye of heavily-armed scientists. It will provide useful services and facilities including a refinery, workbenches, a recycler, a water-catcher, and vending machines that sell basic survival resources, and also a place where you can just kick back and be social if that's your thing.

Destiny 2's new 'Prismatic Matrix' should make Eververse items easier to earn
https://www.pcgamer.com/destiny-2s-new-prismatic-matrix-should-make-eververse-items-easier-to-earn/
There's a lot going on in the latest edition of This Week at Bungie, which isn't terribly surprising given that the Destiny 2: Warmind expansion drops next week. But one new feature, called the Prismatic Matrix, stands out as particularly interesting. The Prismatic Matrix is a new feature coming in season 3 that's aimed at improving the experience with the Eververse Trading Company, the in-game store that sells cosmetic items for real money.

Next Rusty Lake game, and accompanying film, beats Kickstarter goal within 10 hours
https://www.pcgamer.com/next-rusty-lake-game-and-accompanying-film-beats-kickstarter-goal-within-10-hours/
The creators of the Rusty Lake games—think creepy, point-and-click escape rooms—took to Kickstarter this week to raise money for their next project, a new game and an accompanying short film. The campaign passed its €15,000 goal in just nine hours, and it's no wonder: the nine previous games in the series are well regarded, and as surreal as you like. Rusty Lake Paradise, the most recent game, came out in March.

Smoke and Sacrifice, the survival fantasy RPG, is out on May 31
https://www.pcgamer.com/smoke-and-sacrifice-the-survival-fantasy-rpg-is-out-on-may-31/
After spending an hour with Smoke and Sacrifice in March, Samuel described it as like "Don't Starve as a dark fantasy RPG", which is something I can get on board with. I like the hand-painted art, as well as the idea of taking a survival game with crafting and making it more focused and narrative driven. The game now has a release date of May 31, so there's not long to wait until we find out if it's any good.

Squad alpha version 11 adds British Armed Forces, Afghan-themed map and nine new weapons
https://www.pcgamer.com/squad-alpha-version-11-adds-british-armed-forces-afghan-themed-map-and-nine-new-weapons/
Squad, the 50v50 multiplayer military FPS, has been in alpha for nearly three years. That's a long time for its Kickstarter backers to wait, but developer Offworld Industries has slowly but surely built a solid shooter packed with features, to the point where virtually everything I read about it now is positive. The 11th alpha version arrived this week, adding the British Armed Forces alongside a new map and a huge stash of weapons and vehicles.

VR rhythm game Beat Saber, now the highest rated game on Steam, releasing level editor next week
https://www.pcgamer.com/vr-rhythm-game-beat-saber-now-the-highest-rated-game-on-steam-releasing-level-editor-next-week/
If you haven't heard of Beat Saber before, then you're not alone—I only caught wind of it earlier today. But this Early Access VR rhythm game, which is basically a lightsaber version of Guitar Hero, is now the highest rated game on Steam. It's clocked nearly 2,000 reviews with a 99% positive rating, which is enough to put it above everything except the Witcher 3's DLC expansion pass. It's going to change a lot before it leaves Early Access later this year, starting with a major update next week that will let players create custom levels set to their own audio files.

Zombie RTS They Are Billions adds its most powerful structures yet to improve late game survival
https://www.pcgamer.com/they-are-billions-adds-its-most-powerful-structures-to-improve-late-game-survival/
Zombie survival RTS They Are Billions' latest update focuses on improving the late game by adding its most powerful structures yet. The Six Wonders, detailed in the video above, cost "tonnes of resources", but may well keep your colony alive against the endless waves of enemies.

For Honor season 6 release date set with a new map, seasonal event and hero reworks
https://www.pcgamer.com/for-honor-season-6-release-date-set-with-a-new-map-seasonal-event-and-hero-reworks/
After "more than a year of tweaks, improvements, and additions", For Honor has revealed 'Hero's March'—Season Six of its history-bending battler. Due later this month, the new campaign brings with it a new map, a new seasonal event and "major gameplay reworks" for two of its characters.

Thanos is coming to Fortnite in a limited time Avengers: Infinity War crossover
https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnite-thanos-avengers-infinity-war/
Purple, radiator-chinned Avengers: Infinity War villain Thanos will be making a limited-time appearance in Fortnite this week, Entertainment Weekly has revealed.
The genocidal Titan will be playable starting Tuesday, May 8 in the free 'Infinity Gauntlet Limited Time Mashup' mode, which will work the same as Fortnite's standard battle royale mode, except that the all-powerful Infinity Gauntlet will spawn somewhere on the map. Find it and put it on, and you'll be granted the visage of Thanos and his powers—though exactly what those powers will be isn't clear yet, as Epic has probably not figured out how to manipulate the fabric of time.

Indeed.

Game needs to hurry the hell up.
It will either be underwhelming from the years of hype... Or be the second coming of Jesus in the video game world.

Well, that was certainly an evening.

For now the router is hot garbage. It cannot make PPPoE work and I have no idea what it tries to do but that's not QoS coming out of there. Fiddled around with it for hours but no dice. Gotta do some research and try again today.

Which meant I only had a few minutes with my Oculus Go.The visual quality is a noticeable step above the Gear VR. It has almost completely removed the screen door effect but that also means aliasing is much more noticeable. I actually caught myself tilting my head slightly in a fruitless effort to remove steps from straight lines. No one can tell me that that's any better in Vive or PSVR. We really desperately need 2x4K VR.

Oh yeah, and I couldn't wear it for long because I got headaches from the strong chemical smell. I hope that will go away in the coming days.

Sad to hear that things didn't go as well as you hoped for, at least when it comes to the new router.

4K VR devuces will still take some time, at least until the panels are cheap enough to make the unvestment worth it. The smell should go away in a couple days, just leave it in a ventilated room.