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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The Scariest Thing in Video Games Are the Bugs
While plenty of releases deliver expertly crafted scares, sometimes the scariest thing in a video game isn’t the monsters – it’s the bugs!
Metal Gear Franchise Sold Over 60 million Units
Metal Gear has sold over 60 million units all over the world making it one of the highest-grossing video game franchise of all time.
Caytie Cosplay Is Bringing In The Heat With These Amazing Works
This week take a dive into the pool as Caytie Cosplay is bringing in the heat with her amazing cosplay pieces.
Kirby 64 Devs Are Fixing ‘Game-Breaking Bug’ With Next Week’s Patch
Nintendo of America has just announced that they are releasing a patch “early next week” to fix Kirby 64’s “game-breaking bug.”
Nintendo’s Wii and DSi Shop Channels Continue to Be Down
There’s been a strange event where two of the Nintendo store channels are down- and we don’t know if this is for good.
Historial Foundation Unhappy About Nintendo’s Latest Move
Video Game History Foundation is very unhappy with Nintendo’s move when it comes to the 3DS and Wii U stores-and here’s why.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Hits the Switch This Year
Announced during the Nintendo Direct, 2008’s Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be coming back with a Nintendo Switch port later this year.
Capcom Copyright Lawsuit Resolved
Capcom recently got into some legal trouble involving a lawsuit-but the case, and the way it was resolved, is surprising.
Arrangement of Kirby track nominated for a Grammy
Kirby track from Kirby Super Star arrangement gets a Grammy nomination, making this the third time video game music has ever been nominated
SEGA announces digital concert to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the hedgehog fans will be able to celebrate the 30th anniversary by watching a digital concert hosted by Steve Aoki
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