As the wintery breeze ushers in the festive season, Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS), a renowned gaming news and reviews website, has announced they are taking a well-deserved winter holiday break. The RPS team has been working tirelessly throughout the year to deliver the latest news, reviews, and insights in the gaming world. However, they have decided to hang up their virtual hats and retire to their cozy corners starting this holiday season, returning to action on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.
Though the treehouse, a metaphorical representation of their vibrant and dynamic office space, may be too chilly for this time of the year, the team at RPS feels the pangs of separation from their readers. Despite their absence, they have not left their audience without entertainment and have a slew of content scheduled to release during their time off.
The gaming community has been abuzz with excitement as the final day of RPS's Advent Calendar approaches. Set to be unwrapped on an upcoming Saturday at 1pm GMT, the final reveal will showcase the Game Of The Year for 2023. The team teases this revelation with a playful hint that many may have already guessed the winner, nevertheless, they aim to keep the suspense alive, akin to the tradition of charades during this festive period.
The RPS team expresses their heartfelt wishes for a joyful holiday season, regardless of the celebrations its readers may partake in. They assure that despite the holidays, the stream of high-quality gaming content will not run dry.
For those readers who found themselves wishing for more from the Advent Calendar, RPS has prepared something special. They are providing a series of 'Selection Boxes' — personal recommmendations from the staff that did not make it into the Advent Calendar but deserve a noteworthy mention. These honorary mentions or 'hon. menchies' as they are playfully called, will be released on a daily basis starting from December 26th, ensuring that their audience has a diverse range of gaming content to delve into.
In addition to the Selection Boxes, RPS is also planning to release 'Year In Review' roundups. These retrospectives aim to ground readers in the passing year's timeline, reminiscing on events like game releases and prominent trends. They include a compilation of the 'Bestest Best' reviews, highlighted features of the year, and an analysis from the perspective of the website's guides team, pinpointing what shaped 2023 in terms of gaming guidance.
Another treat in store for RPS readers is the public release of posts originally funded by supporters. These will become available in the 'Latest feed' on the website as they are unlocked, but can also be accessed through the 'From The Archive' tag. This opens up exclusive content for all readers to enjoy, adding to the festive collection curated by RPS.
RPS doesn't hold back on their holiday humor either. The annual Christmas Crackers are set to bring a smile, or possibly a cringe, to their readers' faces with a daily dose of jokes that the team humbly admits might be their worst yet. They tease a Star Trek-themed joke amongst others, injecting a light-hearted spirit into the mix of content.
As the team heads off to their break, they're setting up all these digital treats for their readers. The content is meant to keep readers engaged, and the RPS team hopes that their efforts will be appreciated. They invite everyone to share their game-related resolutions for the coming year. As for RPS, they aspire to explore even more 'weird stuff' in the gaming realm — a recurring theme in their annual resolutions.
The parting message from RPS is filled with gratitude for the support and camaraderie shared throughout the year. With a promise to return rejuvenated on January the 2nd, the RPS team encourages their readers to have a delightful break, bidding them farewell with the warmth of the season and a gleeful anticipation for what 2024 holds for gaming enthusiasts and the RPS community alike.
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