As winter descends and the air becomes crisp with frost, it's a time of year when many are wrapping up their work responsibilities, bundling themselves in cozy knits, and looking forward to a season abundant with festivities. Rock Paper Shotgun, a beacon for the gaming community with its penchant for all things gaming-related from news to in-depth reviews, is no exception to the rule. The team at Rock Paper Shotgun has decided to take a well-deserved break this season. However, they are not leaving their avid readers in the lurch.
As the year draws to a close, the team at Rock Paper Shotgun has made a heartwarming and rather humorous announcement to their community, indicating that the proverbial doors to their 'treehouse' will be shut until the new year begins. Inviting readers to refrain from sending emails during the holidays, they ensured that this isn't a goodbye but rather a brief hiatus.
The charm of Rock Paper Shotgun is evident in its way of communicating with its audience, adopting a tone that's friendly and familiar, a rare feat for a site that reviews games with serious scrutiny. They empathize with the tendency to continue noting down the old year well into the new one and share in the end-of-year customs that many of us hold dear, such as playing charades.
Despite the team's physical absence until January 2024, they have conscientiously prepared for this interval and curated content to keep their readers connected and entertained. A notable highlight awaiting the audience is the revelation of the Game of the Year 2023, which they've intriguingly scheduled to present in an Advent Calendar format. The 'reveal' is playfully described as a charade, a nod toward holiday traditions, even while they acknowledge that many readers may have already guessed the winner.
In addition to this, Rock Paper Shotgun showcases a deep understanding of their readers' interests by preparing a series of RPS Selection Boxes. These feature games that might not have made it into the standard content but are deemed noteworthy by the staff, adding personal touches to recommendations.
Furthermore, for those looking for a retrospective on the year, Rock Paper Shotgun has scheduled 'Year In Review' roundups. These overviews provide a lens through which to look back over the year's significant happenings in the gaming world, such as prominent reviews, features, and trends particularly visible through their gaming guides.
The site also extends an olive branch to their supporters through unlocked Supporter-funded posts, which is a nice touch for both new readers and long-term fans, allowing a dive into the archives and exploring content that might have been previously limited.
Embodying the spirit of the season, Rock Paper Shotgun sprinkles a bit of holiday humor through annual Christmas Crackers—promising jokes so terrible they might just become memorable. They're offering a daily dose of laughter through the holiday period, an initiative that manages to be both self-deprecating and charmingly festive.
As the announcement winds down, there is a sense of reflection and interactive bid to the readers as the writer prompts the community to share their gaming resolutions for the upcoming year and reveals their own recurring resolution: 'play more weird stuff'. The invitation to engage doesn't only serve as a means of creating content but fosters a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
Closing on a note that is both thankful and anticipatory, Rock Paper Shotgun leaves their audience with warm wishes and a hint of excitement for the coming year. The site promises to return on January 2, 2024, refreshed and ready to dive back into the world of gaming journalism—fueled, no doubt, by the very community they serve and cherish.
Their ability to seamlessly blend gaming culture with community spirit ensures a dedicated and equally playful readership, eagerly awaiting Rock Paper Shotgun's return post their winter festivity break. Until then, readers have plenty of scheduled content to indulge in and keep the gaming conversations going.
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