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.
PSVR
Things You’ll Wish You Knew About Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow (Before You Play It)
Things you wish you knew about Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow before you play it, and yes, you should absolutely play it.
Hotel Infinity Opens Its Virtual Door on PSVR2 and Meta Quest
Studio Chyr has released its newest project, Hotel Infinity, a VR experience now available on PSVR2 and Meta Quest.
Top Ten VR Horror Games To Play This Spooky Season
There is no scarier sense of immersion than being placed inside the world of a horror story than with these top ten VR horror games.
Dreams of Another Launches Today on PS5, PS VR2 and Steam
Kyoto-based creative studio Q-Games has released its newest PixelJunk title, Dreams of Another, now available on PS5, PS VR2, and Steam.
Top Ten VR Games Dropping in 2025
The state of VR games in 2025 has been pretty good and the releases don’t look to be slowing down for the remainder.
Squishies Makes Its Meta Quest Debut With Full Release
Brainseed Factory and Perp Games have officially launched their beloved puzzle platformer, Squishies on Meta Quest.
Metacritic Releases Its 15th Annual Game Publisher Rankings
Metacritic has unveiled its 15th Annual Game Publisher Rankings, with some surprises in store.
The Joys of Jocy Cosplay
Get ready for a cosplayer with clever videos, a fun sense of humour, and talented cosplays. Jocy Cosplay is here!
Five Surprises from the 2024 Game Awards
The 2024 Game Awards featured a wide range of new game announcements, trailers and surprises. Here are a few favorites.
Cosplay from Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2024
Check out this collection of amazing cosplay highlights from this year’s Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.
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