Rock Paper Shotgun, a leading voice in the gaming world, has recently announced that its team will be taking a well-deserved winter holiday break. The announcement came with a playful note advising readers not to send emails until they return in 2024, indicating the team's intention to fully unwind and recharge during this festive season.
Despite the pause in regular operations, Rock Paper Shotgun reassures its audience that the break won't leave them without entertainment. The team has prepared a treasure trove of content to keep readers engaged over the holidays. This pre-scheduled content includes a variety of features and surprises aimed at creating a sense of community and celebration amongst its readership during the holiday season.
One of the main events readers can look forward to is the reveal of the Game of the Year 2023. The anticipation has been building, and even though there are hints the community might already have an inkling of the winner, the excitement for the official announcement remains high. The reveal, which is a tradition as beloved as playing charades during this time of year, is set for the final door of their Advent Calendar.
In addition to the Game of the Year announcement, the gaming magazine has more in store. The RPS Selection Boxes, an annual feature, will allow the staff to shine a light on games that they felt deserved a nod but didn't make it onto the official Advent Calendar. These Selection Boxes will be available starting from December 26th, ensuring that readers have a daily dose of recommended games to explore.
The team is also set to publish a series of retrospective pieces that will provide a comprehensive look back at the year 2023. These 'Year in Review' articles will encompass a variety of perspectives, from a roundup of high-scoring reviews, a curation of standout features, and unique insights from the guides team on how the year shaped up in terms of gameplay and strategy.
Furthermore, attention is given to the Supporter community, with a selection of previously funded posts being made available to the entire readership. These posts, along with others from the archives, offer an in-depth glimpse into topics that passionate gamers will certainly appreciate.
Apart from insightful articles and game recommendations, the magazine doesn't hold back on holiday humor, with the promise of releasing their notorious Christmas Crackers. These jokes, described as being embarrassingly awful, are anticipated to be a quirky treat that readers can look forward to throughout the break.
As the team from Rock Paper Shotgun prepares for their holiday festivities, they leave their audience with a note of gratitude and a year-end reflection. They share their personal gaming resolutions for 2024, inviting readers to join the dialogue and share their own in the comments section.
While the staff will indeed be away until January 2nd, 2024, their preparation and planning ensure that their readership will hardly notice the absence. This speaks to the dedicated relationship between Rock Paper Shotgun and its audience—a relationship that balances a professional commitment to providing quality content with a down-to-earth approach, reminding us that even in the world of digital entertainment, human connections are valued and celebrated.
Fans of the magazine have much to look forward to during the holiday break and are sure to start the New Year with a wealth of gaming knowledge and insights provided by the thoughtful team behind Rock Paper Shotgun. As the team signs off for the year, they do so with a promise to return refreshed and ready to tackle the world of gaming journalism head-on in 2024.
