As the winter chill sets in and the festive season takes over, the team at Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS), a popular gaming news and reviews website, has packed up their virtual treehouse and set out on their annual winter holiday. They've announced a temporary closure, asking their readers and public relations contacts to refrain from sending emails until they return, which will be on January 2, 2024.
Although the RPS staff will be absent, they are not leaving their audience without entertainment. The team has thoughtfully scheduled a variety of content to be published during their time away, ensuring that their readers have plenty of material to indulge in over the holiday season.
On the agenda for the readers is the grand unveiling of the Game of the Year 2023. With discussions already brewing among the gaming community on Discord, the announcement might not come as a surprise to many. Nevertheless, the reveal is a much-anticipated tradition, and RPS has made it clear that it's one worth continuing.
Furthermore, RPS will provide what they call 'Selection Boxes' – daily recommendations from the staff starting December 26th. These are games that the team members feel didn't get the spotlight they deserved in the previous year. It's a chance for overlooked gems to shine and for gamers to discover titles they might have missed.
In addition to the selection boxes, RPS will be releasing a series of 'Year In Review' roundups. These retrospectives look back at the defining moments of 2023 from different perspectives, including a compilation of the best reviews and a guide-focused viewpoint on what shaped the year in gaming.
Additionally, the website will unlock various Supporter-funded posts for all readers, allowing everyone to delve into exclusive content that was previously only available to subscribers. These posts will be accessible via the 'From The Archive' tag, along with other Supporter content that has been made public.
Amidst the reflective offerings, RPS injects a bit of humor into the holiday with their annual Christmas Crackers – a selection of jokes that the team admits might be so bad, they're good. It's a humorous touch that is part of their tradition, providing daily chuckles throughout the break.
As the announcement wraps up, the editor speaks from the past, revealing that they are in the process of scheduling Tweets to remind followers of the upcoming content. The sentiment shared is one of camaraderie, inviting readers to join in on a discussion in the comments section about their gaming resolutions for 2024. The editor shares their personal goal to 'play more weird stuff,' inviting others to share their aspirations for the upcoming year.
RPS leaves their readers with gratitude for the past year's support and engagement, wishing everyone lovely holidays and expressing eagerness to reconnect in the New Year. The brief hiatus is both a chance for the staff to recharge and for the readers to explore the curated content the team has left behind.
As January 2nd draws near, RPS hints at the universal understanding of post-New Year's Eve fatigue and hopes that their audience won't be suffering too much from the festivities. The message is clear – enjoy the break, enjoy the games, and look forward to what's to come when the virtual treehouse reopens its doors in 2024.
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