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.
VR
Prison Boss Prohibition Just Released Its ‘Rise & Grind’ DLC
TREBUCHET has released Rise and Grind, a major new DLC for Prison Boss Prohibition, the sequel to the cult hit Prison Boss VR.
Umami Grove Will Arrive on PSVR2 Later This Month
Pomshine Games, alongside publisher DANGEN Entertainment, has announced that Umami Grove will launch on PlayStation VR2 on January 27, 2026.
Fresh Tracks Kicks Off the New Year with a Major PS5 Update
Buffalo Buffalo has released the first major PlayStation 5 update for Fresh Tracks, bringing a wide range of improvements and refinements.
Primal Reign: The Age of New Kings Demo Arrives on SteamVR
The Games Shed has unveiled a new public demo for its cinematic VR action-adventure game, Primal Reign: The Age of New Kings, for SteamVR.
Jolly Match 3 MR Introduces a New Weekly Event With Muffin’s Treasure
Jolly Match 3 MR on has introduced a new weekly event called Muffin’s Treasure, bringing a warm and playful twist to the match 3 experience.
Jolly Match 3 MR Brings Cozy Winter Charm to Life in the Swiss Alps
Jolly Match 3 MR expands its world with a winter-themed update set in the Swiss Alps, introducing a scenic new location and fresh challenges.
Chaos Method Is Bringing Its Fun VR Experience on Meta Quest in January 2026
Perth-based developer Tonic Games Australia has announced that Chaos Method will launch on Meta Quest on January 15, 2026.
COGconnected GOTY 2025 – Best Performance
There were many amazing performances in video games this year. Read on to see COGconnected’s GOTY 2025 – Best Performance ratings.
Smasher Is Shooting Onto Meta Quest and Steam This Week
Smasher Team has revealed that its cyberpunk action shooter Smasher will launch on Meta Quest and SteamVR on December 24, 2025.
GORN 2 Has Released a Free Winter Dungeon Brawler Update
GORN 2 expands its bone-crunching combat with a major free update that adds a full Dungeon Brawler mode to the VR fighting epic.
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