As the chilly winds begin to whirl and festive lights brighten up the streets, the team at Rock Paper Shotgun, a popular gaming news website, is buttoning up their virtual treehouse and stepping away for a well-deserved winter holiday. The warmth of the festive season might not be enough for outdoor treehouse activities, but the team's commitment to their audience burns as bright as any yuletide log, ensuring there will be plenty for their readers to enjoy even as the email auto-replies kick in.
Although the team will be on break until January 2nd, 2024, they have not forgotten their readers. A treasure trove of content awaits to fill the void, promising that the absence of the editorial team will barely be felt. The anticipation builds as tomorrow marks the grand reveal of the 'Game Of The Year 2023' on their Advent Calendar. Despite hints dropped on Discord and the outcome seemingly an open secret, the tradition continues, invoking that special brand of holiday suspense.
But the festive delight doesn't stop there. For those who felt the Advent Calendar missed out on a few gems, the team has assembled 'RPS Selection Boxes.' These boxes represent individual staff members' picks of games that did not make the official list but nonetheless hold a place in their hearts. These alternative recommendations ensure that no game remains in the shadows, bringing underrated experiences into the limelight where they might find new fans.
The roundup of yearly happenings, 'RPS Year In Review,' serves as a temporal anchor, helping readers to reflect on the past year's gaming highlights and the reviews that granted the title of 'Bestest Best.' Additionally, peeking into the guides section’s perspectives will offer insight into the defining trends and major gaming highlights of 2023, a reminder of the flood of gaming experiences that shaped the year.
Another gift to the readers comes in the form of Supporter-funded posts, which now become accessible to all. By browsing the 'From The Archive' tag, audiences can delve into a backlog of engaging and exclusive content previously reserved for supporters. It's a gesture of gratitude, offering a taste of the privileges of support to the wider community.
And what would the holiday season be without a good, or in this case, delightfully terrible, joke to groan about? Rock Paper Shotgun's 'Christmas Crackers' promise a daily dose of humor – the kind that is so bad, it’s good – to keep spirits high and perhaps elicit some cheers and chuckles.
Despite their absence, the Rock Paper Shotgun team is still very much present in spirit. Through the various scheduled posts and carefully curated selection of games and articles, they continue to engage with their community. Inviting everyone to share their gaming-related resolutions for the new year in the comments section fosters a sense of community and shared anticipation for what 2024 holds for each individual gamer's journey.
In a message reminiscent of a toast given around a fire, the Rock Paper Shotgun team expresses their gratitude for the support and camaraderie of the past year. A simple but heartfelt 'thank you' underscores the reciprocal relationship between the website and its followers. The message is clear: while the team takes a momentary step back to rejuvenate, the connection with their readers remains unbroken.
Readers are encouraged to stay engaged, discuss their gaming adventures, and dig into the selection of festive offerings until the editorial team returns. So, as Rock Paper Shotgun takes their leave, the community is left with a realm of virtual festivities to explore—a testament to the enduring bond between gamers and the traditions that unite them, even in times of rest and celebration.
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