The Ultimate Holiday Video Game Gift Guide 2026
If you now someone who loves video games, there is a perfect holiday gift waiting for them, thanks to this guide to the best games of 2026.
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2026 Holiday Gift Guide – Gaming Swag and Stocking Stuffers
Shopping for a gamer this holiday? We’ve got a collection of sweet gaming swag and stocking stuffers that would make any gamer happy.
Top 5 Upcoming Video Games November 2026
COGconnected’s picks for the Top 5 Upcoming Video Games November 2026, ranked by hype and quality expectations.
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Reggie Confirms Wii U Sales Were Really That Bad
Reggie Fils-Aime confirmed during a recent Twitch stream that sales of the Wii U were just as bad as you remember, noting that the Switch was poised to ‘make or break’ the company.
Sonic the Hedgehog Voice Actor Roger Craig Smith May Be Departing From Role
Roger Craig Smith has voiced the character of Sonic the Hedgehog for over 10 years, but a recent tweet suggests he may be departing from the role.
Pikmin Just Set a New Bar in Japan
According to gaming sales data from Japan, Pikmin 3 Deluxe has officially not just outsold the original Pikmin 3, but every other Pikmin title as well.
We Need More Cosmic Horror Roguelikes
Sometimes, a genre and game mechanics just mesh together perfectly. Cosmic horror and roguelikes are a great combo–here’s why.
Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom Getting English Translation
According to Viz Media, Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom is getting translated to English for release later this year in the US and UK.
No More Heroes Games Rated by ESRB for PC
There is a pretty good chance that we will see PC ports of the first two No More Heroes games after they were seen with a rating from the ESRB.
Shakedown: Hawaii Cross-Buy Insists You Play it on Older Consoles
Thanks to Vblank Entertainment’s idea for Shakedown: Hawaii cross-buy, getting the game on any PlayStation console will allow you to play it on PS3, PS4, PS Vita, or PS5 when it comes out next week.
New Mario Lego Sets Incoming
The new collection launches on January 1st and includes moving parts, noises, and digital screens to let you build your own levels
Video Game Mascots are Dead
From Mario to Sackboy and Sonic to Master Chief, video games have had their fair share of mascots over the years. Yet, here we are in 2020 and the majority of mascots are dead and buried, but why?
COG Considers: We Don’t Need A New Generation of Consoles
New shiny consoles are just around the corner, hooray for ray tracing and faster speeds! But honestly, do we really need a new generation of consoles?
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