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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Hitman: Absolution Is Coming Out Next Week on Switch
Feral Interactive has announced that Hitman: Absolution will arrive on Nintendo Switch on November 13, 2025.
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!
Turning 10: Games From 2015 That Shaped the Last Decade of Gaming
2015 was the year some landmark games were released; titles that still resonate a decade later. So join me as I look back at the era.
Killer Is Dead Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies
Dragami Games has announced that Killer is Dead has officially sold over one million units worldwide, hitting major milestone.
Earth Defense Force – A Series Retrospective
It’s July 2024 and Earth Defense Force 6 has finally been released! Some people might read the title “Earth Defense Force”, and think it sounds terribly generic. It is an awful title. And even though the series that’s the subject of this article started on the PlayStation 2, there was even a horizontal shmup for the Super Nintendo called “Earth Defense Force” that has no connection. It’s just a generic North American action title. But the series it represents is a hilarious, creative spectacle that I recommend everyone try!
Simon the Sorcerer Origins Overview Trailer Is Out Now
Developer Smallthing Studios and publisher Leonardo Interactive have released a brand-new overview trailer for Simon the Sorcerer Origins.
Weekend Peripheral Pickups – Get 44% off Gaming Chair
COGconnected has scoured the internet looking for any hardware deals to snazz up your gaming space or make it more comfortable.
GTA V Surpasses 195 Million Copies Sold
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 195 million copies sold worldwide.
Xbox Development Kit Unveiled by Console Creator
Learn about the Xbox Development Kit. Explore the features that contributed to the Xbox’s development as shown by the system’s creator.
Former Mass Effect Writer Reflects on 19 Years at BioWare
From Legendary Edition Closure to New Ventures: Walters Opens Up About His Departure and Fresh Beginnings Mac Walters, the former lead writer of the iconic Mass Effect series, recently shared insights into his decision to part ways with BioWare after an illustrious 19-year tenure. In a candid conversation with MinnMax, Walters shed light on various … Continued
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