Last year was an unquestionably great year for gamers, with a wide variety of titles that pushed the medium forward and were just downright fun to play. Whether you're on a PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch or a smartphone, there's something to look forward to over the next few months. Here's a look at the video games we can't wait to play in 2019, from more serious fare like Anthem and Last of Us Part II to the supremely silly seeming Untitled Goose Game. Set on an alien world abandoned by its god-like creators, Anthem puts you in the shoes (or exosuit) of an armor-clad Freelancer, encouraging you to band together with your real-world friends as you explore the planet and keep the forces threatening humanity's continued existence at bay. When you're not protecting your species, you can spend time customizing your armor, unlocking new skills, and flying around like your second-favorite billionaire superhero.

From high-tech tablets to powerful new cameras, it's never been a better time to be a gadget fan. Here are some of our favorite gizmos of the year, including a gaming controller for disabled players and a hair styler that promises to do less damage to your do. Gamers with disabilities have few options in terms of accessible games, which makes Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Controller a huge boon for those unable to play using traditional means. The oversized and adaptable gamepad, which works with Xbox One and Windows 10 devices, is equipped with a pair of gigantic buttons, 19 3.5mm ports for external inputs like joysticks, and mounting holes for attaching it to accessories like stands or wheelchairs. With its faster processor and slimmed-down design, Apple's latest smartwatch is everything the Apple Watch should have been from jump.

If you're hunting for options in the $50-250 range, these are some of our favorite gadgets, games, and services (doggy DNA tests, anyone?) to gift someone this year. Many animal lovers prefer to rescue dogs from shelters rather than shell out for a purebred. Now, adopted dogs can trade in their "mutt" moniker for something far more precise. Through Embark, a doggy DNA test kit, a simple cheek swab revealed that our toast-colored rescue dog Fawn was not a mini Golden Retriever, as we had suspected. Embark also tests for certain health conditions and offers to connect pups who are genetically related, arming pet lovers with more knowledge about their companions.

It's the holiday season, you're on the hunt for something that'll really wow your partner, parent or other loved one, and you've got some budget to play with. These are our favorite gift options between $250-$500 this year, from a killer pair of headphones to Nintendo's best video game console in years. Nintendo's versatile Switch console has a variety of games to choose from, ranging from quirky party starters to serious first-person shooters. And the pair of detachable Joy-Con controllers makes multiplayer games easy to jump into. Getting a new TV for your home theater setup is great, but let's face it: Even some of today's most visually-impressive television sets still have just-OK sound quality at best.