As the calendar year comes to a close and the winter chill sets in, popular gaming news outlet Rock Paper Shotgun has announced it's time for its team to take a well-deserved break. The website, known for its extensive coverage of video games, reviews, and feature articles, will be going on a holiday hiatus, closing its virtual doors until the dawn of the new year. The team plans to return refreshed and ready to deliver more gaming news and articles on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
However, Rock Paper Shotgun isn't leaving their audience in the cold. For those reaching out via email, the staff has gently reminded everyone that they won't be around to respond until they are back from their break next year. Yet, the team emphasizes that this doesn't mean readers will be left without entertainment. On the contrary, they have pre-planned and scheduled a variety of content for fans to enjoy during the holiday season.
For starters, the final touch on their Advent Calendar is set to be revealed, which will highlight the much-anticipated Game of The Year for 2023. The reveal is set to occur on Saturday at 1 pm GMT, which promises to add an additional spark of excitement to the holiday festivities. Despite the hints and guesses circulating among the community, the team invites everyone to join in the fun and spectacle of the official announcement.
Fans who may have been disappointed by this year's Advent Calendar need not worry; Rock Paper Shotgun has thought ahead. Over the break, they will release "Selection Boxes," where each staff member will share games they believe deserved a nod but might not have made it to the Advent Calendar or other featured lists. This is a way for the RPS team to give honorable mentions—or "hon. menchies," as they playfully call them—to other notable games of the year.
Rock Paper Shotgun also plans to share a comprehensive "Year In Review," offering readers a chance to reflect on the gaming industry's highlights from 2023. From editorial features to the best reviews and guides, these roundups will provide insights into the past year's gaming trends and help readers catch up on any high-quality content they might have missed.
An interesting twist is that some of the posts funded by supporters will be made freely available to all, adding to the offering over the holiday period. These can be found by following the "Latest" feed on their website or by searching for the "From The Archive" tag, which will showcase these and other posts accessible to everyone.
And, for those who want a touch of humor with their holiday gaming content, Rock Paper Shotgun is set to publish its annual "Christmas Crackers"—a series of jokes they promise to be so terrible, they're good. Promoting a spirit of levity, these jokes are an RPS tradition, adding a sprinkling of laughter to the break.
As excitement overflows for the various scheduled releases, the RPS team shares one last bit of holiday cheer. They extend thanks and well wishes to their readers, encouraging everyone to partake in the festive joy and to share their gaming resolutions for the upcoming year. The staff will be right there with them, vowing to delve into more unconventional games in 2024.
Though physically away, Rock Paper Shotgun's heart remains with its community, stoking the fires of gaming passion even during the frosty holiday season. With a mix of scheduled game reviews, features, and hilarious holiday crackers, there's something for everyone to look forward to during Rock Paper Shotgun's winter interlude. The staff bids farewell for a short time, but the world of gaming continues to turn, and upon their return, they will be ready to tackle another year of video game journalism. Happy holidays to all, and here's to a new year filled with gaming adventures and discovery!
