As the winter season sets in, many businesses and offices prepare to slow down or pause for the holiday period. This year, the popular gaming news website Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS) is no exception as they announce a festive hiatus, beginning now and lasting until the new year. The team at RPS will be taking a well-deserved break to celebrate the season, returning to their virtual treehouse office on January 2, 2024. Readers are advised not to send emails during this time as the team enjoys their holiday.
Despite the break, RPS leaves its dedicated audience with a trove of content to delve into. The website has strategically scheduled a variety of posts to ensure their readers remain entertained during the holiday season. The final treat for their audience will be the unveiling of the Game of the Year 2023. Scheduled to be revealed on December 25th, the anticipation builds, though the community seems to have hints about the winner. This yearly tradition adds a touch of festive joy to the gaming community that aligns perfectly with the seasonal spirit of sharing and celebration.
In addition to the Game of the Year reveal, RPS will be providing a series of Selection Boxes. These articles, set to be released daily starting on December 26th, will offer staff recommendations for games that, for one reason or another, didn't make it to the highly contested Advent Calendar spots. These Selection Boxes serve as honorable mentions, highlighting a range of games that the staff felt deserved recognition.
The RPS team also has prepared a slew of Year In Review roundups designed to keep readers grounded in the events of the past year. These retrospectives will look at the best reviews of the year, featuring the gaming titles that made a significant impact on the community and left an indelible mark on the industry. Additionally, the guides team will share their expertise on what 2023 meant for gaming from a guide-writing perspective, offering a unique angle on the year's trends and developments.
Not everything is about looking back, however. RPS has decided to unlock several Supporter-funded posts for the general public, providing an extra gift of content for all to enjoy. This material, alongside other accessible posts from the archives, will be systematically released, offering a daily dose of RPS to stave off any withdrawal symptoms regular readers might experience.
Yet, it's not all serious gaming news and reviews, as the RPS team showcases their humorous side with the annual Christmas Crackers segment. Readers can expect a daily dose of holiday cheer and laughter through clever and, sometimes embarrassingly bad, jokes. These are a reminder that the festive season is also about fun and not taking things too seriously.
As the RPS team prepares for their break, they engage in one final interaction with their community. They invite audience members to engage by sharing their gaming-related resolutions for the upcoming year. As for the team at RPS, the resolution is a reaffirmation of their commitment to seeking out the peculiar and the extraordinary in the world of gaming, echoing a sentiment that many gamers hold dear – the love of discovery and adventure in the digital realm.
The team concludes their announcement with a heartfelt expression of gratitude. They thank their readers for all the support and engagement over the past year and wish everyone a wonderful and joyous holiday season. They look forward to returning in 2024, revived and ready to continue their work of delivering compelling gaming journalism. Until then, RPS leaves a parting reminder for the gaming community: cherish these days, game abundantly, and start the new year with boundless enthusiasm for the virtual worlds waiting to be explored. See you in January!
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