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
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COGconnected GOTY 2025 – Everything That Can Totally Get F*cked
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Is Free on the Epic Games Store for a Limited Time
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is now available at a limited-time free giveaway on the Epic Games Store as part of its Holiday promotion.
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Review – Building a Team, Rebuilding a Dream
With fans waiting almost a decade to return to the pitch, the pressure is immense. So, was Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road worth the wait?
Persona 3 Reload Just Got Updated to Version 1.03 on Switch 2
ATLUS has released Version 1.03 for Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2, bringing performance improvements along with limited-time discount.
Enlisted Just Received the “Far Eastern Front” Content Update
Gaijin Entertainment and Darkflow Software have released the Far Eastern Front content update for Enlisted, available on all the platforms.
Vagrus – The Riven Realms Has Released Its ‘At the Heart of Ruin’ DLC on Switch
Lost Pilgrims Studio has announced the release of At the Heart of Ruin DLC for Vagrus: The Riven Realms on Nintendo Switch.
The Rogue Prince of Persia (Switch 2) Review – Handheld Heroics
After launching on most consoles in August, The Rogue Prince of Persia finally makes the leap to Nintendo’s hybrid device.
Stunt Paradise 2 Is Racing Its Way to PC and Consoles in Q4 2026
Brinemedia has officially announced Stunt Paradise 2, and confirmed a Q4 2026 launch window for PC and consoles.
Octopath Traveler Series Has Sold Over 6 Million Copies Worldwide
Square Enix’s HD 2D role-playing series Octopath Traveler has sold over 6 million copies worldwide on all major platforms.
Unexpectedly Festive Games to Play this Winter
I’ve put together a list of unexpectedly festive games that capture the holiday spirit without being outright Christmas titles.
COGconnected GOTY 2025 – Best New IP
Every game on COGconnected’s Best New IP of 2025 list breaks new ground, giving players whole new worlds to explore.
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