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.
Featured
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.
PS4
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Is Free on the Epic Games Store for 24 Hours
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is currently free to claim on the Epic Games Store, but only for the next 24 hours.
The Danganronpa Series Has Sold More Than 10 Million Copies Worldwide
Spike Chunsoft has confirmed that the Danganronpa series has surpassed 10 million copies shipped worldwide.
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Introduces Free Holiday Costume
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is spreading some seasonal cheer with a free Holiday Costume update available to all players.
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.
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