As the year comes to a close, the Rock Paper Shotgun team is stepping away from their desks and taking a well-deserved winter holiday. Their treehouse office is getting too chilly for comfort, and as 2023 wraps up, it's time for some cozy downtime. That said, they won't be entirely out of touch; there's a treasure trove of content they've prepared for readers to savor during their absence.
The team is taking a break but has made sure that fans will not feel neglected. They've scheduled a variety of features to keep readers entertained, starting with the final reveal of their Advent Calendar which will announce the Game Of The Year for 2023. The reveal is set to take place at 1pm GMT and promises to be a much-anticipated event, even if many believe they've already guessed the winner.
In addition to the Game Of The Year announcement, the RPS team has something else up their sleeve. They're rolling out RPS Selection Boxes, which are essentially lists of games that the staff members personally recommend. Some of these might be titles that didn't make it to the top of the Advent Calendar but are nevertheless worthy of attention. Starting from the 26th, there will be at least one Selection Box shared each day, giving readers a wider glimpse into the staff's favorite games.
Beyond recommendations, Rock Paper Shotgun is also offering retrospectives to round out the year. They have compiled the Bestest Best reviews of 2023. To help their audience reflect on the year in gaming, there’s a selection of the best features they published throughout the year as well as insights into key trends from their guides section. This effort portrayed what 2023 looked like from the perspective of the evolving gaming landscape.
Another treat for RPS readers is the unlocking of exclusive, previously Supporter-funded posts to the public. These pieces will be made available bit by bit during the break, viewable in the Latest feed or through the From The Archive tag, providing all readers with access to content typically reserved for supporters.
The fun doesn’t stop there. True to holiday spirit, Rock Paper Shotgun will also release their annual Christmas Crackers—beloved for their terrible jokes. Promising to outdo previous years, the team is set to deliver a cringe-worthy zinger every day of the break. Readers can brace themselves for puns and word play, with hints of their wry humor suggesting a Star Trek themed crack amongst the bunch.
The staff is currently busy pre-scheduling tweets and posts to ensure that the content pipeline flows uninterrupted while they're out. Meanwhile, they encourage readers to head to the comments section, not to lament their absence, but to share their gaming resolutions for the new year. The team's goal for 2024 is to dive into more "weird stuff"—a tradition they seem keen on maintaining.
As the RPS crew celebrates their holidays, they extend heartfelt gratitude to their readers for their support throughout the year. Despite physically logging off, the team's spirit remains through the trail of festive content they've planned. The goodbyes are temporary; readers can expect their return on January 2nd, 2024, presumably with refreshed minds and likely still recovering from the holiday's indulgences. Until then, Rock Paper Shotgun wishes everyone a delightful break filled with laughter, gaming, and merriment. See you in 2024!
