The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games January 2026
A brief summary of COGconnected’s monthly reviews, featuring the highest and lowest ranked games from January 2026.
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Games That Truly Nail Winter – and Make the Cold Worth It
Rather than trudging through deep snow, staying cosy and experiencing winter in the virtual realm is far more satisfying.
NieR: Piano Concert – Journeys 12025: A Quiet Concert That Hit Like a Boss Fight
I attended the NieR:Piano Concert in Vancouver, and the show was an incredible tribute to a remarkable franchise.
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Super Mario 64 Speedrunners Achieve the ‘Holy Grail’
Super Mario 64 speedrunners have achieved the ‘Holy Grail’ of completing the game in record time. Discover the strategies now!
Analogue 3D Reimagines Nintendo 64 Games in 4K
Explore how Analogue 3D revolutionizes Nintendo 64 gaming by reimagining classic games in stunning 4K resolution now!
Nintendo Boasts One of the Best Employee Retention Rates in Japan
A recent Japanese business survey reveals Nintendo has one of the highest employee retention rates in the country.
Diddy Kong Racing: The Classic N64 Kart Game Worthy to Be On Switch
The Senior Video Producer at Nintendo Life, Alex Olney just said Diddy Kong Racing is the best Kart game and deserves to be on the Switch.
Kirby 64 Devs Are Fixing ‘Game-Breaking Bug’ With Next Week’s Patch
Nintendo of America has just announced that they are releasing a patch “early next week” to fix Kirby 64’s “game-breaking bug.”
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Now in World Video Game Hall of Fame
Arguably one of the greatest video games of all time, Ocarina of Time has been inducted to the World Video Game Hall of Fame.
Glover Re-release Faces Criticism From Fans of the Original
Piko Interactive is working on a re-release of the 1998 Glover, though their practices have inspired anger among the fans.
GoldenEye 007 Rumors Grow Due to Teasers
There’s a greater and greater possibility that we may see a release of GoldenEye 007 remaster- or will we? Here’s what we know!
Goldeneye 007 Could Be Heading to Xbox
N64 classic game Goldeneye 007 could be coming to Xbox consoles after Achievements have been spotted for the game online.
Banjo-Kazooie Is Coming to the Switch
Banjo-Kazooie is the latest Nintendo 64 title to make its way onto the Switch. It will be available sometime in January of next year.
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