{"id":38376,"date":"2026-07-09T15:03:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=38376"},"modified":"2026-07-09T15:03:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:03:35","slug":"updates-to-the-rps-supporter-program-positive-changes-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=38376","title":{"rendered":"Updates to the RPS Supporter Program: Positive Changes Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"
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### Enhancements to the RPS Supporter Program: What You Need to Know<\/p>\n

Starting last week, the Rock, Paper, Shotgun (RPS) team has been actively implementing significant improvements to the RPS Supporter Program, a subscription service that enables dedicated readers to directly support RPS’s writing and reporting. The enhancements aim to enrich the experience for existing supporters while attracting new subscribers.<\/p>\n

#### Background Context: The Need for Change<\/p>\n

Recently, the RPS editorial team has been stretched thin, which resulted in a decline in the regularity and quality of exclusive content available to supporters. Although occasional articles, particularly in the Scout Report series by Sin Vega, maintained a level of freshness, the overall delivery felt minimal. Recognizing this, the RPS team aimed to enhance the Supporter Program to better serve those who financially contribute to their content.<\/p>\n

#### Key Improvements to Expect<\/p>\n

1. **Increased Exclusive Content**: Supporters, particularly at the Premium tier, can look forward to more frequent posts tailored specifically for them. Recent examples include Sin\u2019s observations on “Crabmeat” and a personal take on a Steam Controller accessory.<\/p>\n

2. **Repost of Older Exclusive Articles**: To allow broader access, RPS will begin selectively reposting older exclusive pieces for free. Not every article will fit this model, especially those tied to specific events, but this curated approach aims to showcase the best of the Supporter content.<\/p>\n

3. **Ad-Free Browsing Expansion**: A long-standing perk of the Supporter Program is the removal of ads. Now, the technical capacity has been added to ensure that supporters also do not see sponsored content while browsing when logged in with their Supporter accounts.<\/p>\n

4. **Monthly Editorial Updates**: RPS is reviving monthly editor letters, which will provide supporters with insights into the team\u2019s inner workings, project updates, and news regarding the site.<\/p>\n

5. **Behind-the-Scenes Articles**: New content will include behind-the-scenes features that explore the creation of articles or share unreleased material, giving subscribers a unique look into the editorial process.<\/p>\n

6. **Monthly Recap of Exclusive Content**: At the end of each month, RPS will compile and share a list of all exclusive articles to ensure supporters can catch up on any pieces they may have missed.<\/p>\n

#### Pricing and Future Aspirations<\/p>\n

Despite these enhancements, the pricing for both the Standard and Premium tiers will remain unchanged. RPS is committed to sustaining the program while continuing to evaluate and possibly introduce new features based on supporter feedback. A survey will be conducted to gather input on what subscribers want from the program, alongside potential giveaways of game codes.<\/p>\n

#### Conclusion<\/p>\n

The recent updates to the RPS Supporter Program reflect a renewed commitment to providing substantial value to subscribers. With more content, improved experiences, and a focus on supporter involvement, the RPS team hopes that these changes will be appreciated and reinvigorate interest in the program. For those not yet signed up, this might be an excellent opportunity to support quality gaming journalism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Starting… uh, last week, we’re making a bunch of improvements to the RPS Supporter Program<\/a>, the super-special subscription service through which impossibly cool RPS readers can support our writing and reporting directly. The catch? Ha ha! There isn’t one.<\/p>\n

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