As the year draws to a close and the temperatures drop, the team at Rock Paper Shotgun, a renowned gaming website, has decided to take a well-deserved winter break. The treehouse, often synonymous with their communal space, will be temporarily closed, and the team will adjourn until Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The chill of the season may have discouraged treehouse gatherings, but the warmth of the upcoming New Year promises a return to the bustling activity of game journalism.
The Rock Paper Shotgun staff finds humor in the seasonal shift, joking about the cold weather and the inevitable slip-ups in writing the correct year once they return. With a hearty farewell, they encourage their readers to enjoy the festive period regardless of what they're celebrating, reassuring them that the absence won't be felt too dearly thanks to a variety of scheduled content.
While the RPS team retreats into the holiday spirit, their dedication to providing engaging content remains steadfast. Tomorrow brings the excitement of the Advent Calendar's final door and the announcement of the Game of The Year for 2023. Despite playful comments suggesting the winner is an open secret, the reveal event is much anticipated, keeping in line with both gaming and holiday traditions.
For those who may have reservations about the Advent Calendar's selections, the RPS team has concocted a delightful solution. The RPS Selection Boxes will feature games that, although they didn't make the primary list, nonetheless deserve an honorable mention. Presented as "hon. menchies," these Selection Boxes will roll out daily from December 26th, showcasing the personal picks of RPS staff and highlighting the games that just missed making the calendar.
In addition to highlighting outstanding games, Rock Paper Shotgun is also intent on providing retrospectives to encapsulate the gaming landscape of 2023. Through Year In Review roundups, readers can revisit the best reviews, features, and guide-focused content of the year. Memorable moments, such as the release of Hi-Fi Rush, will be freshly presented, rounding out the year's gaming narrative.
Furthermore, RPS has a special treat in store, unlocking Supporter-funded posts to all readers. These articles will pepper the Latest feed as they're released, but an archive will be available for enthusiasts to explore at leisure.
Not forgetting the joyful spirit of the holidays, the team has also prepared Christmas Crackers—pun-laden jokes to entertain (or perhaps dismay) for every day of the break. Among the festive fun, a Star Trek-themed cracker awaits, but the details remain a playful secret.
As the year fades away and the team prepares their schedules and social media presence from the past, they look forward to a future of confections, relaxation, and anticipation for the gaming adventures of 2024. Rock Paper Shotgun invites readers to share in a reflective moment, suggesting they consider their own resolutions for gaming in the upcoming year. The personal resolution from the team is to indulge more in the peculiar and unconventional side of gaming—an enduring aspiration that fuels their unique perspective.
While the team might be momentarily out of sight, the spirit of community and the joy of gaming remain alive on their platform. Heartfelt gratitude is expressed for the support and engagement of the readership, underscoring the anticipation for what the New Year will bring. So, as the team signs off for a brief hiatus, they extend their best wishes to their audience and eagerly await the reunion in early January. Until then, readers have a treasure trove of content to savor—and a few cringe-worthy jokes to endure—as they, too, stride into the bright possibilities of 2024.
