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
It’s that time of year again! Come along as we spread some Christmas tears and countdown everything from 2025 that can get f*cked.
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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.
Street Fighter 6 Welcomes Alex Back Into the Ring This March
Capcom has officially revealed Alex’s return to the ring in Street Fighter 6 on March 17 with in a newly released gameplay trailer.
Splitgate: Arena Reloaded Is Launching Its 2.2 Update This Week
1047 Games has announced Update 2.2 for Split: Arena Reloaded will launch on 22nd January across all major platforms.
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf Dropped a 10 Minute Exclusive Gameplay Video
Wishfully Studios and Thunderful have unveiled a new location from Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf with a new gameplay video.
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Has Sold More Than 7 Million Units Worldwide
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has announced that Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has surpassed 7 million units sold worldwide.
Neon Inferno Just Dropped a New Accolades Trailer
Retroware and developer Zenovia Interactive have released a new accolades trailer celebrating the successful launch of Neon Inferno.
Kejora Finally Arrives on PC and Consoles
Indonesian studio Berangin Creative has launched its hand-drawn narrative puzzle adventure Kejora across PC and consoles.
Wizard101 Casts Its Spell on Nintendo Switch Today
KingsIsle Entertainment has officially launched its long-running, family-friendly MMO Wizard101 on Nintendo Switch.
EBOLA VILLAGE Opens Its Gate on Consoles Next Week
EBOLA VILLAGE is finally launching on January 23 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Running Fable Petite Party Is Launching on 30th January on All Major Platforms
Seashell Studio has officially announced that Running Fable Petite Party is launching on January 30, 2026, across multiple platforms.
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