Stealthier, Smoother, Deadlier: Black Flag Resynced Gets the Basics Right
Black Flag Resynced aims to make smart, meaningful improvements that enhance the experience, but will these changes elevate the classic?
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The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games June 2026
A brief summary of COGconnected’s monthly reviews, featuring the highest and lowest ranked games from June 2026.
Top 5 Upcoming Video Games July 2026
COGconnected’s picks for the Top 5 Upcoming Video Games July 2026, ranked by hype and quality expectations.
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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.
We Desperately Need a Good Tekken Adaptation
Today on COG Considers, we talk about why Tekken should really have a good movie or TV adaptation–and why the ones it has now don’t count.
Knightmage’s Action-Packed Cosplay Will Get Your Heart Pounding
Each week, COGconnected features the work of brilliant cosplayers from around the world. Today, we’re happy to present international cosplayer Knightmage.
Tekken and Mortal Kombat Have Parted Ways With WePlay eSports Events
Bandai Namco and NetherRealm Studios have announced plans to no longer work with eSports organization WePlay. Here’s why.
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.
We Need More RPGs Set in Space
Seriously, there’s a whole wide universe out there. Why are there so few RPGs that focus on space travel and alien planets?
11 Classic JRPGs That are Absolutely Insane (Part 2)
Once more, we return to the days when JRPGs were very, very weird. From Xenogears to Final Fantasy VII, here’s the second half of a list of 11 classic JRPGs that are downright bizarre.
Kingdom Hearts Series is Now Available on the Epic Games Store
The time has come to face our fears. There’s nothing that can stop us from marathoning the entire Kingdom Hearts on PC now.
11 Classic JRPGs That are Absolutely Insane (Part 1)
Once upon a time, JRPGs were very, very weird. From Digital Devil Saga to Vagrant Story, here’s the first half of a list of 11 classic JRPGs that are downright bizarre.
SaGa Frontier Remastered Introduces New Protagonist Fuse
The remaster of this beloved 90s JRPG will be introducing a whole new protagonist with his own storyline to complete. On Fuse’s quest, you can recruit the other protagonists to form unique parties.
