The holiday season is a time for rest, festivities, and for many, a well-earned break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. This is true even for the dedicated folks at Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS), a popular gaming website, who have announced that they are on winter holidays and have requested a pause in emails until their return in the new year.
The RPS team took the moment to share their warmth and holiday cheer, along with a playful reminder of the wintry impracticality of their 'treehouse' - a unique nickname for their place of work. In the spirit of keeping cozy, the team looks forward to a brief respite from their regular publishing schedule, albeit with the promise to return on the 2nd of January, 2024. As the current year draws to a close, they anticipate the annual foible of misdating their writing—a charming hiccup that accompanies the transition into a fresh year.
To ensure the season is an enjoyable one for their readers, RPS has prepared a trove of digital presents: scheduled content that's meant to entertain and engage their audience during the holiday break. The excitement continues with the conclusion of their Advent Calendar, set to unveil on a Saturday. Here, they will announce their Game Of The Year for 2023. Despite playful jabs at the predictability of the outcome, the anticipation remains high, mirroring traditional holiday pastimes like charades that embody the essence of this festive time.
In addition to the big reveal, RPS plans to offer their RPS Selection Boxes. These feature staff-curated games that didn't quite make the main list yet deserve honorable mentions—affectionately referred to by the team as "hon. menchies." These special selections are set to be released daily starting from the 26th, providing a continual stream of gaming recommendations for their avid readers.
Moreover, the RPS team shines a retrospective light on the year gone by with their 'Year In Review' roundups. They capture the zeitgeist of the year's gaming landscape, showcasing reviews, standout features, and a guides' perspective on what made 2023 unique in gaming. Notably, for fans of Hi-Fi Rush, there's a nostalgic acknowledgement of how quickly time flies in the gaming world, with its release now a distant memory within the same year.
For those who support the site, a special treat awaits as RPS makes Supporter-funded posts accessible to all. These posts will be readily available in the Latest feed upon their release, and readers can also browse the archives to immerse themselves in additional content typically exclusive for supporters.
The holidays wouldn't be complete without a touch of humor, and RPS promises an abundance of that with their annual Christmas Crackers. Teasing that this year's batch surpasses previous efforts in its awfulness, these are slated to deliver daily laughter—perhaps as a comic relief from some of the more cringeworthy moments the holiday season can (affectionately) bring.
As a sign-off to their announcement, the RPS team extends an invitation to share in a moment of reflection and anticipation. Calling from the near past to the present, they encourage readers to share their gaming-related resolutions for the new year. Whether it's to indulge in more peculiar games or simply to enjoy the medium to its fullest, the sentiment is clear: take this time to delight in the season, pursue joy, and appreciate the community that RPS has fostered.
The appreciation is mutual, with a note of gratitude for the community's support and engagement throughout the year. As the RPS team wraps up their activities, readers are left with a message that's hopeful and familiar: enjoy the coming days, cherish the moments, and let's welcome 2024 with open arms and maybe, just maybe, without the lingering effects of a holiday hangover.
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