Yeah, I bought the last HMB for Quantum Break (which already was worth the €10) and got a lot of other good games, too (Hiveswap, Tomb Raider, Sleeping Dogs...)

If you're still thinking about that idea of yours to let people now about certain games and gift a copy to a lucky guy, the Humble Store can solve the problem you had with Steam.

Yet another contest!

+HEXUS EPIC Giveaway Day 27: Win a Cooler Master gaming upgrade http://hexus.net/tech/features/peripherals/113054-day-27-win-cooler-master-gaming-upgrade/
The bundle includes a Masterkeys MK750 keyboard, MasterPulse White Edition headset, and MasterMouse MM520 mouse.

I missed the one that had QB, but I honestly feel like it wasn't worth it for me. Not with how the game runs.

I have Quantum Break on Xbox One X. Still in it's plastic. Hahaha
I didn't want it on PC due to how poor the port was initially, so I'll get it when it's cheap on Steam one day.

Another contest:

+HEXUS EPIC Giveaway Day 28: Win an Nvidia Shield TV http://hexus.net/gaming/features/hardware/113057-day-28-win-nvidia-shield-tv/

I'm playing Quantum Break right now and I'm not noticing anything wrong with the performances of the game.

Mind you, I'm lucky and I don't notice the stutter or low framerates issues unless they're very important, but you have a more powerful rig than I do, so it should run fine for you.

Ladies and gentlemen (I know, I know, there are no gentlemen around here), the last of the holiday contests:

+HEXUS EPIC Giveaway Day 29: Win an upgrade bundle from NZXT http://hexus.net/tech/features/chassis/113063-day-29-win-upgrade-bundle-nzxt/
The bundle includes a special edition of the H440 case, Kraken X52 liquid cooler, 700W Hale 82 V2 power supply, 3x Aer RGB 120mm fans, another 3x Aer RGB 140mm fans, and the NZXT Puck (which is a magnet).

Anyone heard of the cool new invention of BFGD? Some people have decided that it would be cool to game on monitors that are bigger than calculator screens.

https://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/bfgd-big-format-gaming-display

So now we have 65" 4k HDR screens with built in Nvidia Shield. Which means it has an android platform and can be used for everything but watching TV.

I'm kinda excited but I cannot imagine proper quality on those and the price and available choice will probably be a joke. But it's a start.

Let's go with the news:

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

GOG has a "NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS" sale that will only last until tomorrow. It might be worth taking a look.

SOFTWARE

Steam sets new record for concurrent users, over 18 million Steam users online simultaneously
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/steam-sets-new-record-for-concurrent-users-over-18-million-steam-users-online-simultaneously/
Steam has just set a new record for concurrent users. A few hours ago, there were over 18 million Steam users online at the same time (to be precise, there were 18,528,722 users). The previous 17 million milestone was set back in November 2017, and it took almost one and a half months in order to hit the 18 million goal.

NVIDIA GeForce 390.65 WHQL driver packs security updates for Meltdown/Spectre, adds NVIDIA Freestyle
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/nvidia-geforce-390-65-whql-driver-packs-security-updates-for-meltdown-spectre-adds-nvidia-freestyle/
NVIDIA has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the NVIDIA GeForce 390.65 WHQL driver features security updates for Meltdown/Spectre, and adds support for the NVIDIA Freestyle. In case you weren’t aware of, the NVIDIA Freestyle lets you apply post-processing filters to your games.

>>Download them from here.

MODS/EMULATORS

This mod for the first classic Mass Effect game removes mouse acceleration, offers proper raw input
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-mod-for-the-first-classic-mass-effect-game-removes-mouse-acceleration-offers-proper-raw-input/
Mass Effect fans, here is a must-have mod for you. Modder ‘Methanhydrat’ has released the final version of his Mass Effect Mouse Fix mod. As the title suggests, this mod makes Mass Effect use raw mouse input and removes the game’s mouse acceleration.

>>If you're interested, you can download it from Nexus Mods.

New video showcases the environments of Skyrim: Lordbound; expansion-sized mod packing 30+ hours of gameplay
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-video-showcases-the-environments-of-skyrim-lordbound-expansion-sized-mod-packing-30-hours-of-gameplay/
Modder ‘Arcky’ and his team have released a brand new video for Skyrim: Lordbound, showcasing its environments. This video features environments that were previously showcased in the official screenshots, so they should feel familiar if you’ve been following this mod.

Mortal Kombat Project 4.1: Season 2.9 is perhaps the best free MUGEN MK game to date
http://www.dsogaming.com/articles/mortal-kombat-project-4-1-season-2-9-is-perhaps-the-best-free-mugen-mk-game-to-date/
Mortal Kombat fans, here is something for you today. There have been a lot of free Mortal Kombat games in the past few years, however, it appears that one had stood out. Created by Borg117, Mortal Kombat Project 4.1 is a polished MUGEN game that packs various improvements, and even enhances and alters some finishing moves.

>>You can download it from here.

Rediscover Kagrenac's legendary Morrowind tools in this Skyrim mod
http://www.pcgamer.com/rediscover-kagrenacs-legendary-morrowind-tools-in-this-skyrim-mod/
Long-time Elder Scrolls fans probably squealed with delight when they came across Keening, a Dwemer dagger of great power, during Skyrim's College of Winterhold quest line. It first appeared in Morrowind as part of a set of three ancient items crafted by Lord Kagrenac, and by combining all three the player became an unstoppable force.
But that delight soon turned to disappointment when they realised that Skyrim's version of Keening was nothing special—and that the other two items in the set were nowhere to be found. The release of The Tools of Kagrenac sets that right. It's a Skyrim mod that lets players reunite the three items and restore them to their former glory.

>>To use it, you'll need to own all the DLCs and go to Nexus Mods.

New screenshots released for fan-made Dragon Ball Z game, Earth’s Special Forces
http://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/new-screenshots-released-for-fan-made-dragon-ball-z-game-earths-special-forces/
It’s been more than a year since our last look at Earth’s Special Forces. Earth’s Special Forces is a fan-made Dragon Ball Z game using the Half-Life engine and the team behind it has released some new screenshots for it.

GAMING NEWS

The Messenger is a new ninja action platformer that pays tribute to 8bit/16bit platformers and Ninja Gaiden
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-messenger-is-a-new-ninja-action-platformer-that-pays-tribute-to-8bit-16bit-platformers-and-ninja-gaiden/
Sabotage Studio has announced that The Messenger, a new action platformer with generation-leaping visuals, will be available for the PC later this year. First presented as an 8-bit action platformer, this epic ninja tale takes the hero forward in time, supported visually by a shift to 16-bit, where the adventure and gameplay mechanics become much deeper than players would expect.

Dragon Ball FighterZ Official PC Requirements
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/dragon-ball-fighterz-official-pc-requirements/
Bandai Namco has revealed the official PC requirements for Dragon Ball FighterZ via its Steam store page. According to the PC specs, PC gamers will at least need an AMD FX-4350 or an Intel Core i5 with 4GB of RAM, a 64bit operating system and an AMD Radeon HD 6870 or an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650Ti.

>>It won't be a demanding games, as far as specs go.

New gameplay trailer for SCUM showcases advanced Wetness & Drying systems
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-gameplay-trailer-for-scum-showcases-advanced-wetness-drying-systems/
Gamepires has released a brand new gameplay trailer for its upcoming multiplayer open-world survival game, SCUM, showcasing its advanced wetness and drying systems. SCUM is a multiplayer open-world survival game with unprecedented levels of character customization, control, and progression where knowledge and skills are the ultimate weapons for long-term survival.

Fallen Legion+ – First 10 Minutes + First Impressions
http://www.dsogaming.com/first-impressions/fallen-legion-first-10-minutes-first-impressions/
Fallen Legion+ is a new action RPG that just came out on the PC. The game was originally released for the PS4 and PSVita and the Steam version features both the Fallen Legion: Sins of an Empire and the Fallen Legion: Flames of Rebellion bundled together. Below you can find our First Impressions accompanied by a 10-minute playthrough video.

Cloud Imperium responds to Crytek’s lawsuit
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/cloud-imperium-responds-to-cryteks-lawsuit/
Back in December 2017, Crytek sued Cloud Imperium for violating their contract. It took some time but Cloud Imperium has finally responded to this lawsuit. Cloud Imperium has shared the full license agreement which, according to the team, eliminates virtually every claim and remedy Crytek seeks.

>>By the way, Star Citizen grabbed another $35 million in 2017.

Metal Gear Survive – Here are five minutes of gameplay footage from its single-player campaign
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/metal-gear-survive-here-are-five-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-its-single-player-campaign/
Konami and IGN have shared a new video, showcasing 5 minutes of gameplay footage from the single-player campaign of Metal Gear Survive. This video gives us a look at base-building, crafting, and luring zombies off of cliffs.

Rebellion acquires Radiant Worlds, to be renamed to Rebellion Warwick
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/rebellion-acquires-radiant-worlds-to-be-renamed-to-rebellion-warwick/
Rebellion today announced the acquisition of Radiant Worlds, the UK development studio founded in 2013 by industry veterans Andrew Oliver, Philip Oliver and Richard Smithies, for an undisclosed sum. Radiant Worlds comprises a wealth of games industry talent. Its 70 employees have decades of experience across hundreds of titles, adding their industry expertise and creative excellence to Rebellion’s award-winning development teams.