As the winter holidays approach, the world of gaming news takes a pause to celebrate and recharge. Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS), a prominent voice in the gaming industry, has announced that they are wrapping up their operations for the holiday season. While the team at RPS is taking some much-needed time off, they assure their readers that their absence won't leave a void in the gaming news cycle. In fact, they've made thorough preparations to keep their audience entertained and informed during their break.
Warmth and comfort are scarce in a treehouse during winter, which humorously RPS compares their offices to, indicating that it's a reason for their hibernation. Despite the holidays, readers of RPS will not be left wanting as the team has pre-scheduled an array of content meant to keep their loyal community engaged. The staff, while away, will return on January 2nd, 2024, ready to face the new year with the same enthusiasm and dedication to covering all things gaming.
RPS plans to go out with a bang by unveiling their Game Of The Year 2023. This highly anticipated reveal, scheduled for tomorrow, is part of their Advent Calendar's final door. The game, though hinted at and possibly spoiled by community discussions on Discord, is a formality that the outlet still wishes to uphold. This event marks a celebration not only of a particular game's achievement but also of the joyous traditions of the season. The team joyfully abides by these traditions even as they tease the obviousness of their choice.
In addition to the big reveal, RPS promises a selection of content known as the RPS Selection Boxes. These are essentially staff picks, featuring games that perhaps did not make it onto the official Advent Calendar but still hold a special place in the hearts of the writers and editors at RPS. These selections offer readers a broader view of the year's games, reflecting personal tastes and hidden gems that might have otherwise gone unnoticed.
The RPS Year In Review articles will offer readers a recap of the year's gaming trends from various perspectives. These retrospectives include a roundup of the highest-praised reviews, features, and reflections from the perspectives of their various game guides. It's a chance to look back at the year's successes, surprises, and even the straightforward joy of gaming itself.
RPS is also opening up some of its Supporter-funded posts to all readers, which allows a peek behind the curtain for non-subscribers. These posts will become available on their 'Latest feed' and under the 'From The Archive' tag, giving readers even more to peruse over the break.
One of the lighter traditions that RPS promises to uphold despite the hiatus is their annual Christmas Crackers, filled with jokes that range from hilariously bad to downright cringe-inducing. These are sure to be a source of groans and laughter, offering a slice of holiday cheer—or at least a shaking head—in the spirit of the season.
As the team at RPS deploys their holiday strategy, they don't forget to engage with their community one last time before the year ends. In a past-to-present message, they encourage their audience to share their gaming resolutions for the upcoming year, maintaining that personal connection that RPS has fostered with its readers over time.
Rock Paper Shotgun, with its plans for the winter break, reassures its followers that even though their inbox will remain untouched until 2024, their commitment to providing quality gaming content never takes a holiday. Whether you're a dedicated reader or a passerby in the gaming community, RPS's message is clear: Have a wonderful holiday season, stay safe, and indulge in the world of gaming. They will be right there with you, in the spirit if not in the office, until they can welcome all back in the New Year, hopefully not too fatigued from celebration.
