As the winter chill sets in and the festive season takes over, Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS), a well-known hub for gaming enthusiasts, has announced that it will be on a winter holiday break. Much like the rest of us, the RPS team is ready to cozy up and take some well-deserved time off. The staff will be out of their virtual office, which means they won't be available to respond to emails or engage in their typical day-to-day activities until their return on January 2, 2024.
But the holidays aren't just about rest and relaxation—it's also a time for traditions. In keeping with this spirited time, RPS is not leaving their readers without entertainment. The community has been promised a selection of content to keep them engaged during the hiatus. Notably, RPS has its annual Advent Calendar, a festive feature that culminates in the announcement of the Game of the Year 2023 on December 25th.
As they usher in this festive cheer, it's clear the RPS team enjoys a bit of suspense and ceremony, even if some eager fans on Discord believe they've preempted the surprise announcement. The anticipation is likened to playing a game of charades, another holiday tradition, marking the Game of the Year reveal as not just a mere announcement but a celebratory event scheduled to take place at 1 PM GMT.
Additionally, players who might have had differing opinions about the Advent Calendar or who are simply craving further recommendations can look forward to the RPS Selection Boxes. Set to roll out daily from December 26th onwards, the Selection Boxes feature personal game picks from the RPS staff—titles that might not have made the Advent Calendar but are nonetheless notable and worthy of attention.
Beyond celebrating the present and recent past, RPS invites its community to reflect on the year gone by with their Year In Review roundups. This look back at 2023 includes highlighting the 'Bestest Best' reviews, a compilation of standout features, and an analysis from the guides team on what defined the year from their perspective. A year in games can be a vast landscape to traverse, and these roundups help map the terrain that was 2023 in gaming.
For those who support the site through subscriptions, RPS has a festive treat in unlocking Supporter-funded posts to the wider audience. These exclusive articles will make their way into the Latest feed as they become available, offering a deeper dive into gaming content that was previously limited to supporters only.
If humor is part of your holiday routine, then be prepared for the RPS Christmas Crackers—an annual tradition serving up jokes that might just be so terrible they loop back around to being comical. It's all in good fun, with new jokes slated to drop daily during the break to offer some light-heartedness amidst the holiday chaos.
While the RPS team is signing off for 2023, their work for the community continues as scheduled content rolls out. They leave their readers with a parting invitation to share in the comment section what their gaming resolutions for 2024 might be. As for RPS, they pledge to 'play more weird stuff,' a goal they set for themselves annually as a way to keep their gaming experiences fresh and adventurous.
With a sense of camaraderie and shared passion for gaming, the RPS team expresses their gratitude for another year of gaming discourse, reviews, and features. They wish their readers joyous days ahead, a sentiment that's shared among the gaming community they've helped cultivate. It's a pause in the day-to-day operation, but by no means a lull in the gaming conversation, as the anticipation of what's to come in 2024—after recovering from any potential New Year's festivities—resonates with goodwill and excitement.
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