Gadget News: PC

If you're wondering what games are coming up in 2019, we've put them all in one convenient location. This list will be continually updated to act as a living, breathing schedule as new dates are announced, titles are delayed, and big reveals happen. This should help you plan out your next several months in gaming and beyond.

As the gaming calendar is constantly changing, we highly recommend you bookmark this page. You'll likely find yourself coming back to this to find out the most recent release schedule for the most anticipated games across PC, consoles, handhelds, and mobile devices. If you notice that we've missed something, feel free to let us know! Please note that games will not get assigned to a month until they have confirmed release dates.

March 2019 Video Game Release Dates

March 2019 is a little bit quieter for game releases, but there are some great games coming out. Here are the game releases for March 2019.

Dead or Alive 6 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) - March 1
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove (PC, Mac, Lin, Switch, Ps4, Xbox One) - March 1
Left Alive (PS4, PC) – March 5
Total War: Three Kingdoms (PC) – March 7
Devil May Cry 5 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 8
Kirby's Epic Yarn (3DS) - March 8
The Division 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 15
Super Robot Wars T (Switch, PS4) - March 20
The Sinking City (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 21
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 22
Tropico 6 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) - March 29
Yoshi's Crafted World (Nintendo Switch) - March 29

April 2019 Video Game Release Dates

For April we have a few major games to look forward to. We’ll be updating when we get more though.

Shovel Knight: Showdown (PC, Mac, Lin, PS4, Wii U, Switch, Xbox One) - April 9
Mortal Kombat 11 (Switch, Xbox One, PS4, PC) - April 23
Days Gone (PS4) - April 26
Super Meat Boy Forever (PC, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, Switch) - April TBC
Dauntless (PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One) - April TBC

May 2019 Video Game Release Dates

From May onwards it’s a bit of a toss-up regarding which games will be releasing in 2019. There is one that certain fans will be looking forward to though.

Team Sonic Racing (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - May 21
Rage 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - May 14

June 2019 Video Game Release Dates

Moving into June and we see the return of a beloved classic. Let’ take a look at the video game releases for June 2019.

Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled (PS4, Xbox One, Switch) - June 21
Phoenix Point (PC, Xbox One) - June
Judgment - June 25

July 2019 Video Game Release Dates

Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Switch) - July 12
Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch - July 12

August 2019 Video Game Releases

The next big month for games in 2019 is August. There’s not much to go on so far, but we’ll be adding more as they’re announced.

Shenmue III (PS4, PC) - August 27
Astral Chain (Switch) - August 30

Confirmed Games For 2019 - Gears 5, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

At the moment, we don’t know many release dates past August, but there are plenty of confirmed games for 2019 that just don’t have a full release date yet. We’ve listed the, all below, and will put any release windows where applicable.

Animal Crossing (Nintendo Switch)
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One)
Catherine: Full Body (PS4, PSVita)
Code Vein (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
Control (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
Dreams (PS4)
Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Switch, PS4)
Gears 5 (Xbox One, PC)
In the Valley of the Gods (PC)
Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Switch)
The Lego Movie 2 (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (Switch)
Mario Kart Tour - iOS, Android
MediEvil Remake (PS4)
Ori and the Will of the Wisps (PC, Xbox One)
Pokemon Untitled (Switch) - Q3/Q4
Psychonauts 2 (PC, Xbox One, PS4)
Skull & Bones (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order - Q4
The Outer World (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
The Surge 2 (PC, Consoles)
Twin Mirror (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
Vampyr (Switch)
Wargroove (Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One) - Q1
Wasteland 3 (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Yakuza 5 (PS4) - Q1/Q2

Nintendo Switch Games 2019

To help you plan what you'll be playing on your Switch this year, we've collected all of the games releasing in 2019 on Nintendo Switch below.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Switch) – Jan 11
Onimusha: Warlords (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – Jan 15
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes (Switch) – Jan 18
Monster Energy Supercross 2 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – Feb 8
Trials Rising (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – Feb 12
Mortal Kombat 11 (Switch, Xbox One, PS4, PC) - April 23
Super Meat Boy Forever (PC, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, Switch) - April TBC
Team Sonic Racing (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - May 21
Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled (PS4, Xbox One, Switch) - June 21
Animal Crossing (Nintendo Switch)
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One)
Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Switch, PS4)
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (Switch)
Pokemon Untitled (Switch) - Q3/Q4
Vampyr (Switch)
Wargroove (Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One) - Q1
Yoshi’s Crafted World (Switch) - March 29
The Raven Remastered (Switch) - Jan 22
My Memory of Us (Switch) - Jan 24
BlazBlue: Central Fiction (Switch) - Feb 7
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Switch, PS4, Xbox One) - Feb 21
Lego Movie 2 Videogame (Switch, PS4, Xbox One) - Feb 26
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove (PC, Mac, Lin, Switch, Ps4, Xbox One) - March 1
Super Robot Wars T (Switch, PS4) - March 20
Shovel Knight: Showdown (PC, Mac, Lin, PS4, Wii U, Switch, Xbox One) - April 9
Dauntless (PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One) - April TBC
Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Switch) - July 12
Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch - July 12
Mario Maker 2 (Switch) - June
Astral Chain (Switch) - August 30

Yoshi Crafted World launches March 29 | *Nintendo*

Nintendo 3DS Games 2019

There are still a few 3DS games to come out in 2019. We've listed them all below:

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (3DS) – Jan 11
Kirby's Epic Yarn - March 8
Etrian Odyssey: Nexus (3DS) – Feb 5

PC Games 2019

2019 is shaping up to be a great year for PC gaming. Here's all of the 2019 PC games we know about so far.

Onimusha: Warlords (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – Jan 15
Resident Evil 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – Jan 25
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (PC) – Feb 1
The Occupation (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – Feb 5
Total War: Three Kingdoms (PC) – Feb 7
God Eater 3 (PS4, PC) – Feb 8
Monster Energy Supercross 2 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – Feb 8
Trials Rising (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – Feb 12
Civilization VI: Gathering Storm (PC) – Feb 14
Crackdown 3 (Xbox One, PC) – Feb 15
Far Cry: New Dawn (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – Feb 15
Jump Force (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – Feb 15
Anthem (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – Feb 22
Metro Exodus (PS4, Xbox One, PC ) – Feb 22
Anno 1800 (PC) – Feb 26
Dirt Rally 2.0 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – Feb 26
Left Alive (PS4, PC) – March 5
Total War: Three Kingdoms (PC) – March 7
Devil May Cry 5 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 8
The Division 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 15
The Sinking City (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 21
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 22
Mortal Kombat 11 (Switch, Xbox One, PS4, PC) - April 23
Super Meat Boy Forever (PC, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, Switch) - April TBC
Team Sonic Racing (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - May 21
Rage 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - May 14
Phoenix Point (PC, Xbox One) - June
Shenmue III (PS4, PC) - August TBA
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One)
Code Vein (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
Control (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
Gears 5 (Xbox One, PC)
In the Valley of the Gods (PC)
Ori and the Will of the Wisps (PC, Xbox One)
Psychonauts 2 (PC, Xbox One, PS4)
Skull & Bones (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
The Outer World (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
The Surge 2 (PC, Consoles)
Twin Mirror (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
Wargroove (Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One) - Q1
Wasteland 3 (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
Chaos; Child (PC) - Jan 22
Life Is Strange 2 - Episode 2: Rules (PC, PS4, Xbox One) - Jan 24
Dead or Alive 6 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) - March 1
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove (PC, Mac, Lin, Switch, Ps4, Xbox One) - March 1
Tropico 6 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) - March 29
Shovel Knight: Showdown (PC, Mac, Lin, PS4, Wii U, Switch, Xbox One) - April 9
Life Is Strange 2 - Episode 2: Rules (PC, PS4, Xbox One) - Jan 24
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Switch, PS4, Xbox One) - Feb 21
Lego Movie 2 Videogame (Switch, PS4, Xbox One) - Feb 26
Dead or Alive 6 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) - March 1
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove (PC, Mac, Lin, Switch, Ps4, Xbox One) - March 1
Tropico 6 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) - March 29
Shovel Knight: Showdown (PC, Mac, Lin, PS4, Wii U, Switch, Xbox One) - April 9
Dauntless (PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One) - April TBC

That’s all we’ve got so far for 2019 video game release dates. We'll be making regular updates throughout the year, as new games are announced. Be sure to check back to stay in the loop.

Source: US Gamer

The best laptops for school, for a variety of students

Even for those who feel at home with their nose in a textbook, the end of summer break (or Winter recess) is a big bummer. But as much as it's a return to school and schedules, it's an opportunity. This is a fine excuse to invest in some fresh tech to make the coming academia-addled year a little more bearable.

If you're still reliant on a desktop, or if your laptop winces at the sight of a high-definition video lecture, it's time to look into an upgrade. And thankfully if you know where to look, it's possible to get a sleek and impressive notebook without blowing through your savings (or student loans).

1. Asus Zenbook UX305

A most affordable and excellent Ultrabook

+ Solid performance

+ Incredibly thin and light

- Wonky video driver

- Tinny speakers

Call it a MacBook Air knockoff all you want, the Asus ZenBook UX305 is one of the best and most affordable Ultrabooks available now.

2. Acer Chromebook 15

Chrome OS comes to the big screen

+ Absolutely radiant display

+ All-day battery life

- Sudden crashes

- Tinny but serviceable speakers

The Acer Chromebook 15 asks if you need a big machine to just run a Chrome browser, and I say 'oh, yes.' The Chromebook 15 takes Chrome OS to new places as it's the first device to arrive with a 15.6-inch display and the first to come with Intel's newest Broadwell processor.

3. Apple MacBook Pro 13.3-inch with Retina Display

The fastest small MacBook Pro yet is a force of nature

+ Retina Display

- Faster processor

- Force Touch underdeveloped

- Unchanged design

The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is an excellent option for students who may need more power than a Chromebook or a MacBook Air without sacrificing portability thanks to its long battery life, relatively light weight, and high resolution display. Students on a budget will be happy to know that they can get started right away as the MacBook Pro with Retina display ships with free copies of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote out of the box as well as iMovie, Photos, and GarageBand for basic, creative projects.

4. Acer Chromebook 15 C910

The colossus of Chromebooks

+ Fast processing speeds

+ Long battery life

- Too heavy

- Awkward keyboard

Don't be fooled by this fatso. The Acer Chromebook 15 C910 is a durable workhorse that will reward you for looking past its size in favor of its performance, long battery life and stylish good looks.

6. Asus ROG GL551

The best entry-level gaming laptop available

CPU: 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-4710HQ Processor (quad-core, 6M cache, up to 3.5GHz with Turbo Boost) | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M (2GB GDDR5 RAM); Intel HD Graphics 4600 | RAM: 16GB DDR3L (2x 8GB at 1600MHz) | Screen: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), matte finish | Storage: 1TB HDD (7,200 rpm) | Connectivity:802.11g Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.0 | Camera: 1.2MP, 720p webcam | Weight: 6 pounds | Dimensions: 15.0 x 10 x 1.3 inches (W x D x H)

+ Impressive performance

+ Solid build

- Finicky screen

- Rather thick

With a surprising amount of horsepower under the hood, you couldn't ask for more from the Asus GL551, save for maybe a better screen.

7. Acer Aspire V7

Offering great all-round performance this is ideal for a student

CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-4200U (dual-core, 3MB cache, up to 2.60 GHz with Turbo Boost) | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 750M (4GB DDR3 RAM); Intel HD Graphics 4400 | RAM: 8GB DDR3L RAM | Screen: 14-inch, 1920 x 1080 glossy IPS touchscreen | Storage: 500GB (5400 rpm with a 16GB SSD cache) |Connectivity: 802.11n Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.0 | Camera: 720p webcam | Weight:4.41 pounds | Dimensions: 13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches (W x D x H)

+ Seamless design

+ Gorgeous screen

- Rough trackpad

- Short battery life

A short battery life and an obnoxious amount of bloatware hold back this otherwise excellent notebook that tows the line between Ultrabook and gaming laptop.

8. Microsoft Surface 3

Thinner, lighter, quieter, cheaper

CPU: Quad Core Intel Atom x7-78700 processor (2MB Cache, 1.6GHz turbo boost to 2.4GHz) | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics | RAM: 4GB | Screen: 10.8-inch ClearType Full HD Plus Display (1920 x 1200) | Storage: 128GB | Connectivity:802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.0 | Camera: 3.5 megapixel front-facing camera; 8.0 megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus | Weight: 1.37 pounds |Dimensions: 10.52 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches (W x D x H)

+ Display

+ Design

- Keyboard

- Storage

If you want the cheapest and most portable Surface tablet money can buy for lightweight computing tasks, the Surface 3 fits the bill. Power-hungry users should consider the low-end Surface Pro 3 instead.

9. Microsoft Surface Pro 4

The tablet that can replace your laptop

CPU: 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-6300U (dual-core, 3MB cache, up to 3GHz with Turbo Boost) | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 | RAM: 8GB LPDDR3 | Screen: 12.3-inch, 2,736 x 1,824 PixelSense 3:2 aspect ratio display | Storage: 256GB PCIe 3.0 SSD | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi (2 x 2 MIMO), Bluetooth 4.0 (Low Energy) | Camera: 8MP rear-facing (1080p HD); 5MP front-facing (1080p) HD camera | Weight: 1.73 pounds | Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches (W X H X D)

+ High screen

+ Vastly improved Type Cover

- Type Cover still sold separately

- Intel Core m3 at entry level

A higher resolution screen, a thinner design and a move to Intel's more powerful Skylake processors all help to make this portable tablet a capable replacement for your laptop. Sadly, the Type Cover keyboard is still an optional necessity for this laptop replacement.

10. Lenovo ThinkPad E555

A ThinkPad, but without the price tag

+ Great keyboard

+ Decent performance

- Poor battery life

- Heavy

Forget Lenovo's Essentials range, the ThinkPad E555, bears all the qualities (well, almost) of the legendary ThinkPad family but without the price tag.

SOURCE: Techradar.

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2019 Video Game Release Schedule