As winter tightens its grip with cold breezes and festive lights, one of the warm nooks of the gaming community, Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS), announced its holiday break. The ever-popular gaming news and reviews site informed their readership of a temporary pause in their operations, with the caveat that there will be a variety of content to keep them engaged during the holiday season until the team returns in the new year.
The lighthearted announcement made it clear: RPS's staff will not be manning their digital posts or responding to emails until January 2, 2024, providing the team with a well-deserved break to enjoy their own festive celebrations and, no doubt, a bit of gaming themselves. Winter is deemed too cold for virtual treehouse gatherings, a playful metaphor for their communal approach to gaming discussions and commentaries.
While the physical presence of the RPS team would be missed, their readers won't be left in the lurch for entertainment and insightful gaming content. In a gesture of goodwill and ongoing engagement, RPS has scheduled posts to cover the void. An Advent Calendar, a beloved tradition on the website, will mark the last day before the break, culminating in the revelation of the Game of the Year for 2023. This announcement is anticipated with excitement and a touch of humor, acknowledging that many keen readers may have already deduced the winner based on discussions on Discord.
The Game of the Year reveal promises to be a moment of consensus and perhaps some debate. Whether readers agree or not with the selection, it's a tradition that brings the community together in celebration of the year's gaming achievements.
Beyond the expected pomp and circumstance of the Game of the Year, RPS has planned additional treats in the form of RPS Selection Boxes. These posts contain personal game recommendations from RPS staff members that, for various reasons, have not made it to the more official lists but deserve acknowledgment and are worthy of players' time.
The RPS spirit of reflection and forward-thinking is further exemplified in their Year in Review roundups. These articles provide a retrospective look at the gaming landscape of the year, assembling reviews of the best games and spotlighting gaming trends through the lens of guides and features. It's an opportunity for readers to reminisce about the gaming journey of 2023 and the standout moments that defined the year.
In an act of inclusivity, RPS will also unlock several posts that were originally funded by supporters, making them available to all readers. By exploring the 'From The Archive' tag, users can dive into a rich trove of content curated from the site's extensive history.
Adding a dash of humor to the festivities, RPS promises its annual Christmas Crackers – a series of jokes that are so delightfully terrible they've become a comic tradition in their own right. These are scheduled to pop up every day of the break, providing a daily chuckle or groan, depending on the reader's appreciation of puns and wordplay.
With an air of nostalgia and excitement for the future, the RPS team urges the community to share their gaming-related resolutions for the coming year. The encouragement to play "more weird stuff" is a shared sentiment that resonates with those looking to broaden their gaming horizons.
In a sign-off filled with gratitude, RPS assures readers of their appreciation and wishes everyone a fantastic holiday. They leave readers with a gentle reminder of their return date, offering a playful nod to the notorious tradition of miswriting the year during the transition. With this, the readers are left to enjoy the holidays and the wealth of content RPS has left behind, eagerly awaiting the team's return to begin another year's adventure in gaming journalism.
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