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.
Switch
Just Shapes & Beats Parties Onto Amazon Luna Today
Developer and publisher Berzerk Studio has launched its high-energy rhythm action hit Just Shapes & Beats on GameNight via Amazon Luna.
4PGP Drives Its Way to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
3goo has launched 4PGP, a multiplayer Japanese arcade-style racing game on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
TetherGeist Will Also Be Coming Out on Nintendo Switch
TetherGeist is coming to Nintendo Switch, bringing its heartfelt blend of precision platforming and personal storytelling to a wider audience.
Poker Night at the Inventory Is Making a Comeback Next Month
Fifteen years after its original debut, Poker Night at the Inventory is finally making its long-awaited return on 5th March 2026.
Super Animal Royale Launches Lunar New Year Event With New Super Horses and Rewards
Pixile Studios is celebrating the Lunar New Year in Super Animal Royale with a new limited-time event called the Year of the Super Horse.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Review – The Past Revisited, the Pacing Fixed
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a new version of a classic JRPG, preserving most of the original’s content but with new art and mechanics.
Planet of Lana II Dev Diary Dives Into Its Stunning New Musical Direction
Wishfully Studios and Thunderful have released a new dev diary for Planet of Lana II that explores the creation of the orchestral soundtrack.
Top 5 Upcoming Video Games February 2026
COGconnected’s picks for the Top 5 Upcoming Video Games February 2026, ranked by hype and quality expectations.
Maid of Salvation Has Arrived on Nintendo Switch
Independent studio ORANGE POPCORN has released Maid of Salvation today on the Nintendo Switch via the eShop.
Black Border 2 Has Started Checking Documents on Switch
Bitzooma Game Studio has launched Black Border 2 on the Nintendo Switch, bringing its border control simulation to the hybrid console.
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