The team at Rock Paper Shotgun, a prominent gaming news and review website, has announced that they've officially begun their winter holiday break. While they'll be away from their desks and likely enjoying some well-deserved rest, the team wants to assure their audience that they won't be left in the dark during this festive season.
Reminding their readers (and a little miffed at receiving emails when they’re off), they reiterate that the site won't be manned until they return on January 2, 2024. Once back, the staff jokes about the probable mix-ups they'll endure while adjusting to writing the new year on their content. Despite this period of inactivity, the team has taken steps to ensure that their readers have plenty of "hashtag content" lined up through their absence.
Even though the site itself will be quiet, fresh content is set to unveil automatically over the break. A climax to their holiday anticipation is the final reveal in their Advent Calendar slated for December 25th. At 1 pm GMT, their Game of the Year for 2023 will be announced – a choice that seems to be little of a secret to their community but is a tradition worth upholding nonetheless.
The festivities don't end there. Rock Paper Shotgun will also be presenting their RPS Selection Boxes. These are personal picks from the staff, spotlighting games that they believe deserved more recognition or just missed making it into the Advent Calendar. These gems are the ones the team members advocate for, giving a nod to several deserving titles that are close to their hearts. The RPS staff will roll out at least one Selection Box per day starting December 26th.
Looking back at the year, the team has organized several Year In Review roundups that are designed to help readers keep track of the year's milestones. Whether it's reminding everyone of the hits like Hi-Fi Rush or listing out the Bestest Best reviews, the roundups offer a curated recap of 2023's high points. These segments will give readers an insight into which games defined the year from various perspectives, including those of the guides team.
In a gesture of appreciation for their community, Rock Paper Shotgun is unlocking a series of Supporter-funded posts for all readers to enjoy. These posts will be made available in the Latest feed as they publish, but can also be found using the From The Archive tag, where other previously restricted content has been made accessible.
Not content with providing just reflective pieces and personal picks, the website will continue its annual tradition of sharing Christmas Crackers - a series of cringe-worthy jokes that promise to be "just awful" according to the website’s staff. These bits of humor are intended to offer a light-hearted takeaway, and the schedule ensures readers get a daily dose of levity throughout the break.
Finally, as the post signs off, it does so with a warm and inclusive gesture; the author, writing from the past, shares their personal gaming resolution for the next year and encourages the community to share theirs in the comments. The resolution is to "play more weird stuff," a sentiment that echoes annually.
This warm sign-off is indicative of the team's approach to their community. Rock Paper Shotgun will not just be enjoying their break, but also ensuring that the gamers who often visit their site have plenty to be entertained by during the holiday season. They bid farewell for 2023 and express gratitude for the support they've received, ultimately looking forward to reconnecting with their readers in the fresh beginning that 2024 offers.
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