Top 5 Video Games Arriving in January 2026
COGconnected’s picks for the Top 5 Upcoming Video Games January 2026, ranked by hype and quality expectations.
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COGconnected GOTY 2025 – Game of the Year
Of course, while many releases were worthy of COGconnected’s coveted Game of the Year title, only one can take the crown.
COGconnected GOTY 2025 – Everything That Can Totally Get F*cked
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Dreamcast
Sturmwind Is All Ready to Start Shipping on 20 November
Sturmwind, the classic Dreamcast shmup game is gearing up for its re-release, with copies set to ship on November 20th.
SEGA announces digital concert to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the hedgehog fans will be able to celebrate the 30th anniversary by watching a digital concert hosted by Steve Aoki
Style Alone Can Save a Game
Today on COG Considers, we’re going to talk about style and the way it can save otherwise deeply flawed games. Yes, we do have examples.
Shaw Tree Spree Challenge Dares Gamers to Plant Trees For Earth Day
Shaw has a challenge for gamers everywhere: how many trees can you plant in a video game of your choice? Send pics and they’ll match it by planting real trees.
King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match Coming to PS4
Coming back from the early days of the millennium, King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match will be coming to the PS4 soon with a ton of rebalancing and improvements.
Test Build For Cancelled Simpsons Game Found
The Simpsons: Bug Squad was uncovered in a devkit and gave players a bugs-eye view of 742 Evergreen Terrace, and potentially more of Springfield.
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