As winter sets in, the team behind the popular gaming website Rock Paper Shotgun has decided it’s time to take a well-deserved break. They announced to their audience that the "treehouse" is closed for the holiday season. Understandably, the chilly weather is not the most comfortable for treehouse activities, prompting a pause in operations. However, they’ve made sure their readers have plenty to engage with until the team's return on January 2, 2024.
In a thoughtful move, not to leave their audience completely adrift during the festive season, Rock Paper Shotgun has pre-scheduled a feast of content. This content bonanza will kick off with the unveiling of their Game of the Year 2023. They playfully encourage readers to join in the suspense of the reveal, even though the choice may seem obvious to many. The announcement, scheduled for 1pm GMT the following day, accompanies the traditional festive charades that come with this season.
Beyond the major reveal, Rock Paper Shotgun's dedication to providing quality gaming discussions and reviews continues with the RPS Selection Boxes. These are essentially staff-curated lists of commendable games from the year—titles that didn’t quite make it onto the prominent Advent Calendar but are worthy of mention nonetheless. This array of second-chance spotlights offers readers new gaming ideas to explore and enjoy.
The team also plans to publish year-in-review roundups. These retrospectives intend to anchor readers in the year's gaming timeline, reminding them of the highlights and defining moments of 2023, such as the reception of Hi-Fi Rush and the various Bestest Best reviews penned by the team. In addition to the roundups, a list of the best feature articles of the year and a guide-focused perspective on 2023’s defining gaming elements are also in store.
Rock Paper Shotgun's generosity extends further to its financial supporters. They've decided to open up various Supporter-funded posts to the public. Readers can access these exclusive pieces by looking out for new entries under the "Latest feed" or by exploring the "From The Archive" tag, where an assortment of posts await eager gaming enthusiasts.
No festive season would be complete without a dose of holiday humor, and Rock Paper Shotgun promises its share with the annual Christmas Crackers. Known for their cringeworthy jokes, the team warns that this year's set may be particularly groan-worthy, offering daily doses of punchlines to keep the mood light.
Before signing off for the year, the RPS team left a space for reflection and forward-thinking, enquiring about the gaming resolutions of their audience for the upcoming year of 2024. Sharing their own, which is to "play more weird stuff", they reciprocate the community's sentiments and thank everyone for their support and readership.
As the team readies their social media ahead of time and anticipates the holiday indulgences, they leave a final note of gratitude for the camaraderie and engagement of the past year. In a promise of return, readers are encouraged to revel in the holiday spirit, dive into the scheduled content, and share their gaming aspirations for the new year. Rock Paper Shotgun bids their audience warm tidings for the holidays, an enticing gameplay-filled interim, and a rendezvous in the new year, cautioning against nursing too much of a New Year's hangover.
