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[cormack12]

Well GAF, here we are - at the end of all things. Heading into 2026 and what will await us this year. What are you starting off on in January?


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[LectureMaster]

 

[marcincz]

Backlog, as usually.
On PS4 Pillars of Eternity with dlcs, which I started this month.
After that, hope so, Earthion, Neva and Invincible, all on PS5.

 

[Here]

Trails and I'll give that 7 deadly sins gacha (?) game a chance for Diane, although hopes are low.

 

[Danjin44]

I'm planing to finish these two games before Stories 3 drops.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Why is Intergrade on there twice?

 

[xrnzaaas]

This looks fun and comes out in January, even though the vehicle physics will likely be very simple.

But yeah, backlog month to finish some things before Yakuza in February.

 

[HRK69]

Backlogg

Picked up DK Bananza, Age of Imprisonment and Mario Kart World yesterday, along with a Switch 2

Still knee deep in Tears of the Kingdom, which is probably going to stay in my main rotation for a while

I'm interested in Pathologic 3 (remake of a remake, or an entirely new game?)

 

[GymWolf]

Even worse than december...

Probably backlog, nothing interesting to buy.

 

[Radical_3d]

Armored Core 6 but I like that there is two options to play FFVII Remake.

 

[Gonzito]

Maybe Kiwami 3

 

[Judge Magister]

Maybe Kiwami 3

Enero Papi

 

[Aurelius]

Backlog for me. Unicorn Overlord.

 

[JimmyRustler]

I'll be playing Doom: The Dark Ages next month. Can't wait.

 

[thefool]

I bought tomb raider survivor trilogy for 9€ on psn, so probably that.
Hopefully it's not horrible.

 

[Aion002]

Backlog.


But I will also play Endfield:

 

[Judge Magister]

Only interested in Code Vein II but the game comes at the last minute of the month..

 

[Seomel]

Code Vein probably, im more interested in february with re9 and nioh 3

 

[Dazraell]

I'll be focused on my backlog. I'm planning to start Yakuza: Like a Dragon and AC Mirage

 

[cormack12]

Why is Intergrade on there twice?

Huh, weird. I cant remove it now. Will report it to mods


Mod edit: Ive updated the poll options, and changed it to Code Violet as a few have mentioned that instead of resetting the poll

 

[ToughestSoul]

Don't know yet, probably still playing Nightreign and Silksong.

 

[yogaflame]

New game will be Code Violet. And continue playing GT7 and BF6. I had a great year 2025 of gaming with Sh 2 remake and DS2.

 

[Gonzito]

Enero Papi

Oh shit. I could've sworn the game was releasing in January

Then January is gonna be an empty month for me

 

[Poppinfresh]

Trails, Code Vein 2, maybe Code Violet depending on reviews.

Arknights too, also depending on reviews.

 

[WoeIsMe]

Me and some buddies are gonna try out Highguard.

Don't have high hopes, but if they can get the movement and gunplay to feel somewhat like Apex Legends and Titanfall it could probably be fun for some time.

Other than that, it will be backlog for me.

 

[yamaci17]

death stranding 2
suicide squad with friends
demon's souls

 

[Skyfox]

Metroid Prime 4

 

[Punished Miku]

MIO
FFVII R

Not a ton on my radar for next month honestly. I could use some room for the backlog.

 

[Gilgalaad]

Backlog.

I'm actually playing Star Wars fallen order (probably finish it on january) then i think i'll start Silent Hill F or Stellar Blade.

 

[CastorSoze]

Have games on the Santa list so something from that. Probably Metroid Prime 4.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Looks like nothing for me, which is fantastic because my backlog sucks a fat dick and gets worse almost daily.

 

[EerieArcade]

Backlog month.

 

[ssringo]

I will continue spending most of my time and money on smaller/indie games.

 

[StoopKidz]

Backlog. Most likely KCD2 or Borderlands 4. If DS2 comes out on PC soon, maybe that. Been kinda dry for past few months - been replaying games I really liked from a few years ago (e.g. RE4R, Returnal, Ori) that I told myself I would replay in the future back when I first played. I'm considering selling my Quest 3 as I haven't used it for more than a few hours in 2025 after using it for about 15 in 2024 (Batman) - would give Half Life Alyx one more go through just because.

 

[DragoonKain]

Mio: Memories in Orbit really intrigues me. It looks like my kinda game. Also Code Violent interests me.

 

[touchfuzzy]

Suika Game 2 comes out January 5th, all you'll need for the month really. Other than that, playing backlog and Christmas stuff. I think someone is giving me Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy and I just got Cyberpunk on that price error so that's a couple beefy ones right there.

Suika Game Planet heads to Switch/Switch 2 on Jan. 5th, 2026

Sweet deal!

gonintendo.com

 

[dreamstation]

I'll check out Highguard because it's free but other than that will be backlogging it up.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

None of them appeal to me, I might play Hyrule Warriors age of imprisonment or Bye Sweet Carole

 

[Mr Hyde]

Nothing but backlog until Requiem arrives. FF7 Remake on S2 is tempting because it seems like such a quality port and I want to support it but I already played it not long ago.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Final Fantasy Tactics and Super Mario RPG are the 2 games I had on my Christmas list, so hopefully one (or both) of those.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Backlog, recent and old. Lots of Switch 2 action! Finishing Silksong (act 3), Metroid Prime 4, Wario World, maybe some short and sweet games if I get a chance.

 

[Arsic]

Backlog but the big game of January is high guard. Either a lot of us are eating crow or it'll be the new concord meme galore.

Can't wait!

 

[NeverYouMind]

Tormented Souls II if it finally comes out on GOG.

 

[touchfuzzy]

Final Fantasy Tactics and Super Mario RPG are the 2 games I had on my Christmas list, so hopefully one (or both) of those.

Easy to see why you like Expedition 33 so much when you haven't played this one yet.

 

[Diseased Yak]

Working on backlog and Octopath Traveler 0 until Feb, when DQ7 drops.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Easy to see why you like Expedition 33 so much when you haven't played this one yet.

NGL I'm scared it might be so good it ruins E33 for me forever. Hope I can wrap my gaijin dudebro brain around this masterpiece

nah I got the original SNES one on release day and it's got some serious nostalgia for me.. plus it replaced Metroid Prime 4 on my wish list

 

[Bondo]

Not committed to any story based singleplayer just yet. But it will likely be Expedition 33 or Avatar From the Ashes edition.

Will continue playing:
Anno: Pax Romana
Flight Sim 2024
Battlefield 6
Gran Turismo 7

 

[ADiTAR]

Main focus will be Blue Prince.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Endfield once it releases on Jan 22. I've already put 25 hours into the beta but I'm going to stop since progress doesn't carry over to the full release. Other than that, it's backlog and stuff I already have in my rotation.

 

[keefged4]

Backlog. Currently going through all the GTAs at the moment. I've never properly played Dying Light so gonna give that a bash