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.
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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.
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Reanimal Review – Disturbing, Dark, and Unforgettable
Reanimal is a co-op or single player adventure puzzle horror game, with a pair of siblings trying to escape a monster-filled island.
Romeo is a Dead Man Review – Suda51 Still Swings for the Fences
Romeo is a Dead Man is the latest Suda51 shooter, about a time-hopping sheriff looking for his lost love and fighting across themed levels.
“Bigger, Funnier, Sharper”: Squanch Games on Evolving High on Life 2
High on Life 2 is a sequel to 2022’s hilarious first person shooter game about aliens invading Earth, complete with trash talking weapons.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Review – Fast, Frenetic and Fierce
Entropy Effect X is a spin-off of BlazBlue, swapping 1v1 battles for a roguelike adventure, but will it work in this new format?
Starsand Island Q&A: Building a Cozy Life Sim With the Community at Its Core
As Starsand Island enters Early Access, the team is emphasizing community-driven development, organic romance, and a life sim built to evolve.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Review – An All-Time Great Remake
It’s hard to say that Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is the definitive version of Yakuza 3. It’s probably the best version…
Dark Quest: Remastered Launches Today on PC and Consoles
Brain Seal has released Dark Quest: Remastered, a fully rebuilt and enhanced edition of the game that launched the Dark Quest series.
Dosa Divas: One Last Meal Is Coming Out This April on PC and Consoles
Developer Outerloop Games has announced that Dosa Divas: One Last Meal, a flavorful narrative turn-based RPG, will launch on April 14.
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor Heads to PC and Consoles
Dovetail Games has teamed up with Mattel to announce Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor, a brand-new standalone narrative adventure game.
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.
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