As the chilly winds blow and the year draws to a close, Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS), a renowned gaming publication, has announced its winter holiday break. The break is a time for the RPS team to recharge their batteries, celebrate the festive season, and take a well-deserved pause from their dedicated coverage of gaming news, reviews, and articles.
The community of RPS readers might be wondering what will happen during this hiatus period. But there's no need to fear boredom, as the RPS team has carefully curated and scheduled a multitude of content to keep their audience entertained during their absence. This includes various features such as the highly anticipated Game of the Year 2023 and alternative recommendations through 'Selection Boxes'.
According to the message shared by the RPS team, they will be closing up their metaphorical treehouse due to the winter cold, planning to emerge again on January 2nd, 2024. Many of us can relate to the struggle of adjusting to a new year and the inadvertent errors it brings when jotting down dates. The RPS staff jests about the inevitability of this tradition, continuing the lighthearted tone they're known for.
Their scheduled content will not disappoint. The culmination of the festivities will be the revelation of their Game of the Year for 2023. Even though some in the gaming community may regard the result of the Game of the Year to be a foregone conclusion, the excitement of the official reveal remains high. The announcement, set for 1 PM GMT on December 25th, maintains the suspense while engaging with the holiday spirit through a playful nod to the traditional pastime of charades.
Beyond the Game of the Year celebration, RPS has also planned a series of ‘Selection Boxes’ – a staff-curated list of games that, although they didn't make it to the Advent Calendar, are certainly worth the attention. These Selection Boxes will provide some lesser-known gems for gamers to explore and enjoy.
Additional content will be delivered in the form of year-end roundups. The RPS team will reflect on the year's best reviews, discuss the most interesting features, and delve into the gaming guides perspective that shaped 2023. These roundups will serve as a great resource for those looking to recount the year’s gaming highlights and trends.
As an added bonus to their readership, RPS is unlocking a selection of Supporter-funded posts, thus granting access to all readers during their holiday break. By exploring the ‘From The Archive’ tag, enthusiasts will uncover insightful and enjoyable reads from the vast RPS archives.
Although they joke about their offerings being "least," the RPS Christmas Crackers are an annual tradition bringing a dash of humor to readers' holidays. Some of the jokes might be groan-worthy, but they're sure to add some levity to the winter festivities. Each day of the break will feature a new joke, so readers have a daily dose of RPS wit to look forward to.
Finally, as a tradition, the RPS community is encouraged to share their own game-related resolutions for the upcoming year in the comments. The team sets a personal goal to play more unconventional games – an ambitious and inspiring resolution for all gamers out there looking to broaden their horizons in the next year.
With this brief hiatus, the Rock Paper Shotgun team wishes their readers a pleasant holiday season. It's a period not of absence, but of continued engagement through different channels. The staff extends their gratitude for the support and companionship of their readers throughout the year. While they are enjoying their time off, the RPS team invites their community to delve into the wealth of content they have prepared. Moreover, they look forward to reuniting with their audience, fresh and ready for another year of gaming journalism, on January 2nd, 2024.
