As the frosty air sets in and winter unfolds its chilly embrace, Rock Paper Shotgun, a beloved gaming website, has announced that they're wrapping up the virtual treehouse and entering a festive hibernation. The RPS team has embarked on their winter break but not without ensuring their audience will have a steady stream of entertainment during the holiday season.
Despite a humorous critique of their own planning, the RPS crew will be off until January 2, 2024. They acknowledge the peculiar habit of the human mind to stumble over the year change—a comical error we can all relate to after the New Year festivities. It's a charming quirk that they anticipate will keep them company well into the spring.
RPS stresses on the fact that although the team is on a break, they're not leaving their readers in a lurch. Quite the contrary; they've gone the extra mile to pre-schedule a variety of hashtag content set to keep the fervor of their gaming community alive and kicking. The much-awaited Game of the Year for 2023 is expected to be unveiled in a classic charade of surprise and fanfare, keeping up with the yuletide spirit of mystery and gifts.
While some readers may have their guesses—and perhaps the hints have been too revealing—the official announcement promises to be a delightful conclusion to the annual Advent Calendar. A reveal set to take place at the stroke of 1 PM GMT spells out the percipience of RPS's engagement with their audience despite the holiday breather.
Beyond the glamour of the Game of the Year, RPS extends its commitment to providing diverse and individualistic content. The RPS Selection Boxes stand testament to this pledge, offering personal recommendations from each staff member. These lesser-known gems may have narrowly missed the spotlight throughout the year but promise rich and intriguing gaming experiences nonetheless.
The cherry-picked slot also features what they lovingly dub "hon. menchies." Starting from December 26, these honorable mentions will diversify the gaming radar of many as the recommendations trickle in daily.
In sync with reflective and anticipatory nature of the season, the website has also orchestrated a series of Year In Review roundups—a nostalgic look back at some of the most impactful games and features that shaped 2023. From exemplary reviews to a guide-centric analysis, these retrospectives offer a comprehensive digest of the year’s highlights.
Perhaps one of the most endearing holiday gifts from RPS to their community is the decision to unlock Supporter-funded posts for all readers. This gesture offers an accessible peek into a treasure trove of content, enriching every reader's gaming musings during the cold winter days.
Lastly, but by no means least, the annual Christmas Crackers inject a dose of whimsy and mirth into the holiday spirit. The team self-deprecatingly warns of the excruciatingly terrible jokes, some of which are apparently so bad that they deserve a badge of comedic dishonor. Yet, it's this same underpinning of light-heartedness and jest that true fans of RPS can certainly look forward to when consuming their daily cracker.
In an engaging and personable sign-off, the writer from RPS addresses the readers from the "past"—a reminder that while they're off enjoying their festive respite, their efforts to stay connected with the community remain unwavered. They share a glimpse into their holiday activities, which mostly revolve around planning and looking forward to the time when the team returns, refreshed and ready to share new experiences.
They leave their readers with a backward glance at the year gone by and a forward gaze toward the adventures of 2024. Inviting community members to share their gaming resolutions, the writer reveals their own determination to explore the realm of the offbeat and unusual in the gaming universe.
The message from Rock Paper Shotgun is clear—a temporary goodbye filled with warmth, a touch of humor, and a promise of exciting things to come upon their return. Here's to a dynamic and engaging 2024 filled with surprises, and of course, more weird stuff.
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