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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Snoopy & the Great Mystery Club Is Launching on Switch 2 on 17th March
Cradle Games and GameMill Entertainment have announced that Snoopy & the Great Mystery Club is coming to Switch 2 on 17th March 2026.
Arknights: Endfield Review – Fighting, Factories and Lotsa Gacha
Arknights: Endfield is a free-to-play gacha game combining action combat, exploration and factory building.
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.
Life is Strange: Reunion Brings Back Max and Chloe After 11 Years
Nearly 11 years after their first adventure, Life is Strange: Reunion brings Max Caulfield and Chloe Price back together for a new story.
Marathon Is Coming Out on 5th March With Pre-Orders Now Live
Bungie has confirmed that Marathon will launch on March 5 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-orders now open on all platforms.
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.
MIO: Memories in Orbit Review – A Beautifully Crafted Metroidvania
Introducing creative traversal, challenging combat, and stunning art direction, could MIO: Memories in Orbit be the next great indie game?
Game Deals to Heat Up Your January
Winter is cold, but these game deals are very very hot. No better time to grab some new games! COGconnected has some deals for you.
Hi-Fi RUSH Pre-Orders Kick Off for Exclusive Console Editions
KRAFTON, Inc. has opened pre-orders for the physical console editions of Hi-Fi RUSH, the critically acclaimed rhythm-action game.
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