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The RPS 100 returns, and this time we want your help

October 17, 2022RockPaperShotgun

The RPS 100, our annual countdown of our favourite PC games of all time, is coming back for its second edition later this month – and let me tell you, with practically an all-new team in place since we last cast our votes, this year’s RPS 100 is looking to be quite the shake-up compared to last year’s list. This time, though, we wanted get you, our fair readers, involved as well. To that end, we’re introducing The RPS 100: Reader’s Edition, where you can vote for your favourite PC games of all time, to be published as a separate…

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RPS premium supporters can choose The Longing or Ghost On The Shore for free this week

July 12, 2022RockPaperShotgun

Aside from our eternal love and gratitude, lovely folks who choose to support RPS at the premium tier get extra perks – and one of those is getting regular access to free game keys. Today I’m excited to tell you that we have two more games stepping up to the code plate, and you can choose one of them to take home for free later this week: The Longing or Ghost On The Shore, both beautiful and contemplative games. Read more

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Have A Nice Death is the next free game for RPS premium supporters

July 7, 2022RockPaperShotgun

Year Two of RPS’ relaunched supporter program is well and truly underway, and to celebrate, we’ve got another free game key giveaway lined up for our premium supporters. That game is Have A Nice Death, the gorgeous 2D action roguelite from Magic Design Studios where you step into the robes of the Grim Reaper himself – and it’s just received a big chunky update today to boot. Here’s how to claim your free copy. Read more

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Please welcome our new reviews editor, Rachel Watts

June 27, 2022RockPaperShotgun

Back in the depths of February, we began our search for a section editor to take on our growing reviews section and bring their expert editing skills to every part of the site. Today, at long last, I’m happy to say we’ve found that person, and we’ve also given them the proper job title they deserve. Please say hello to Rachel Watts, our brand-new reviews editor. Read more

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Come and say hello to our new vid bud, Liam Richardson

February 9, 2022RockPaperShotgun

The RPS video chamber has been a little quiet since Colm left us at the end of last year, but this week I’m pleased to announce that strange noises have once again been heard from deep within our Treehouse recording booth. Indeed, our search for a new vid bud is finally over, so please say hello and welcome to Liam Richardson. Read more

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RPS is out for the holidays. See you in 2022!

December 24, 2021RockPaperShotgun

All right, folks, we’re now officially done and dusted for the year. 2021 is being brought to a close, and RPS is entering its annual hibernation period. We wish you a merry Christmas, a happy holiday, and a general Festivus for the rest of yous as we scuttle out of the RPS Treehouse for a couple of weeks and have a nice big sleep in our mountain of sweet wrappers. We’ll see you back bright and early on Tuesday January 4th 2022. Read more

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Imogen is leaving RPS, come and say goodbye

December 22, 2021RockPaperShotgun

As that age-old saying goes, all good things must come to an end. As we prepare to put a full stop on the year and see out 2021 from our cocoon of Christmas chocolate wrappers, we must also sadly bid farewell to our news writer Imogen Beckhelling, who is heading off for a new adventure in the games industry in the New Year. Today is Imogen’s last day at RPS, so come and say goodbye. Read more

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Get 35% off RPS yearly subscriptions this Black Friday week

November 22, 2021RockPaperShotgun

It’s that time of year again, folks. It’s the week in November when the sky grows dark, the ground trembles underfoot, and wallets are busted open in the never-ending search for the biggest and best Black Friday deals. You will likely be seeing a lot of these deals posts appearing on RPS over the coming week, but I promise you this one’s properly good – because it’s us that’s on sale rather than a fancy mouse, keyboard or headset. From now until November 30th, yearly subscriptions to RPS are 35% off for new subscribers – and all you need to…

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Nate is leaving RPS, come say goodbye

September 7, 2021RockPaperShotgun

Every October, Nate disappears into a puff of smoke to be replaced by his good pal Ghoastus, the Roman ghost. Alas, his yearly ascent to higher realms has sadly come much earlier than expected this year, as today is Nate’s last day at RPS – come say goodbye. Read more

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Help those affected by the Israel-Gaza conflict

May 20, 2021RockPaperShotgun

The recent resumption of hostilities between Israeli armed forces and Hamas is taking a terrible toll on the people of Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem; at time of writing, over 200 civilians have died and thousands more are injured. Longstanding destruction of infrastructure, including loss of power and water, makes treating the wounded a challenge and exacerbates this humanitarian crisis. Help is urgently needed, particularly for Palestinians who make up the overwhelming majority of the casualties. Here we’ve listed some charities that are helping the most affected people in the region – please consider a donation. Read more

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