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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Retro
Mega Cat Studios Is Releasing Three Brand-New Games for NES and Super Nintendo
Mega Cat Studios is bringing three brand-new games for the NES and Super Nintendo this month on 29th January.
Roguecraft DX Officially Announced for Amiga, MEGA65, and Game Boy Color
Thalamus Digital Publishing Ltd. has announced Roguecraft DX for the Commodore Amiga, MEGA65, and Nintendo Game Boy Color
Metal Mack Has Launched Its Kickstarter Campaign
BitBeamCannon has kicked off a lively Kickstarter campaign for its next retro adventure titled Metal Mack. Click here for more details!
Gumball in Trick-Or-Treat Land Just Released a New Dev Vlog
A new dev vlog for Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land has arrived, offering a look at one of the game’s most important mid-game locations.
Maiden of the Dark Launches Its Kickstarter Campaign
TigerChainsaw Studios has launched the Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming retro-inspired puzzle platformer Maiden of the Dark today.
Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit Physical Edition Pre-Order Goes Live for PS5 and Switch
Limited Run Game and Retroware have opened physical pre-orders for Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit on Switch and PS5.
Gumball in Trick-Or-Treat Land Explores Just Released a New Devblog Video
Solo developer Adam Lewis Graf explores the origins and creative process of making Gumball in Trick-Or-Treat Land in a new devblog video.
Echoes of the Unread Opens Preorders After Kickstarter Success
After a successful Kickstarter debut earlier this year, Echoes of the Unread is moving forward with pre-orders.
Midnight Yammy Just Launched Its Steam Store Page
Independent game developer Kanno has launched the official Steam store page for Midnight Yammy, its upcoming 8-bit puzzle action game.
Echoes of the Unread Approaches Kickstarter Deadline With Final Dev Blog Release
Mega Cat Studios and Clever Cat Games have released the last chapter of their developer video blog series for Echoes of the Unread.
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