{"id":40457,"date":"2026-07-31T17:33:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T17:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=40457"},"modified":"2026-07-31T17:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T17:33:04","slug":"rps-supporter-rewards-for-july-2026-featuring-space-battles-office-chaos-and-intriguing-puzzles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=40457","title":{"rendered":"RPS Supporter Rewards for July 2026: Featuring Space Battles, Office Chaos, and Intriguing Puzzles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rps-supporter-rewards-for-july-2026-featuring-space-battles-office-chaos-and-intriguing-puzzles.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rps-supporter-rewards-for-july-2026-featuring-space-battles-office-chaos-and-intriguing-puzzles.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>### The RPS Supporter Program: Enhancing Experience and Engagement<\/p>\n<p>In an ongoing effort to improve the experience of RPS Supporters, Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS) has rolled out several initiatives aimed at rewarding patronage with exclusive content and better communication about the benefits of membership. This article serves as the first in a series of roundups that encapsulates the month\u2019s Supporter articles and provides updates on the program. <\/p>\n<p>**Exclusive Articles and Ad-Free Browsing**<\/p>\n<p>The RPS Supporter program is designed to enhance the user experience on the site. Supporters gain access to not only exclusive articles but also an ad-free browsing experience, allowing for uninterrupted reading. This initiative is aimed at recognizing the loyalty and financial support of the community, encouraging more readers to consider becoming a Supporter.<\/p>\n<p>If you appreciate the content offered by RPS and wish to support their continued efforts, becoming a Supporter is a straightforward way to contribute while enjoying unique benefits. <\/p>\n<p>**New Features: Supporters RSS Feed**<\/p>\n<p>One exciting development from reader requests is the introduction of a dedicated RSS feed exclusively for Supporter articles. This feed allows users to easily access and keep track of new content in a centralized manner. While it is technically accessible to non-Supporters, having a subscription offers a significantly enhanced experience.<\/p>\n<p>**Highlighted Supporter Articles**<\/p>\n<p>1. **&#8221;Goin\u2019 (Assassin\u2019s Creed) Rogue, the ship-heavy Black Flag follow-up I totally missed while farting about in France&#8221;**<br \/>\n   &#8211; Mark reflects on his first encounter with **Assassin\u2019s Creed Rogue**, a game that stands out in Ubisoft\u2019s franchise for its unique perspective on the lore.<\/p>\n<p>2. **&#8221;I know Silksong: Sea of Sorrow&#8217;s secret new puzzle mechanics, because they came to me in a dream&#8221;**<br \/>\n   &#8211; This whimsical piece explores anticipated mechanics in **Hollow Knight: Silksong**, showcasing the author&#8217;s imaginative take on game design.<\/p>\n<p>3. **&#8221;I miss disappearing into Thief&#8217;s impenetrable shadows&#8221;**<br \/>\n   &#8211; Edwin shares nostalgic reflections on **Thief: The Dark Project**, reminiscing about the stealth mechanics that captivated players.<\/p>\n<p>4. **&#8221;Scout Report: I need your help to stop playing House of Legacy. Please&#8221;**<br \/>\n   &#8211; Sin conveys her immersive experience in **House of Legacy**, highlighting the addictive nature of gameplay and community-building elements.<\/p>\n<p>5. **&#8221;Letter From The Editor #18: How I almost broke the RPS 100&#8243;**<br \/>\n   &#8211; Julian provides insider commentary regarding a potential revamp of the RPS 100 list and upcoming plans around Gamescom 2026.<\/p>\n<p>6. **&#8221;Scout Report: Sim fans rejoice, hopefully, a long time from now, for Spacefleet Colon Heat Death&#8221;**<br \/>\n   &#8211; Sin explores the universe of **Spacefleet: Heat Death**, detailing her exploratory journey and simulation gaming.<\/p>\n<p>7. **&#8221;Buried deep in this examination of a cluttered desk is a portrait of a champion Sussex hog&#8221;**<br \/>\n   &#8211; A light-hearted look at Julian\u2019s personal workspace, encouraging others to share their desk setups.<\/p>\n<p>8. **&#8221;Remembering duel_store_3, a bad Team Fortress 2 map I made my home&#8221;**<br \/>\n   &#8211; A nostalgic look back at the author\u2019s memories while playing **Team Fortress 2**, reflecting on amateur mapping experiences.<\/p>\n<p>9. **&#8221;Scout Report: Crabmeat is a simple but unsettling exercise in light suspense&#8221;**<br \/>\n   &#8211; Sin introduces a suspenseful narrative set aboard a fishing vessel, exploring a chilling encounter with revenge-seeking sea creatures.<\/p>\n<p>**Looking Ahead: Community Feedback**<\/p>\n<p>As RPS continues to engage with its supporters, a reader survey is planned for August to gather insights on what subscribers want from their experience. This is an opportunity for patrons to voice their opinions on content preferences and overall program structure.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the RPS Supporter Program is evolving to create a more enriching and rewarding experience for its members, promising further exciting content in the coming months. Supporters can look forward to being part of shaping the future of Rock Paper Shotgun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rps-supporter-rewards-for-july-2026-featuring-space-battles-office-chaos-and-intriguing-puzzles.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rps-supporter-rewards-for-july-2026-featuring-space-battles-office-chaos-and-intriguing-puzzles.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/were-making-some-changes-to-the-rps-supporter-program-all-of-them-good\">As previously explainderised<\/a>, not only do we want to do a better job of rewarding RPS Supporters with exclusive articles and other fineries, we want to a better job of highlighting what your patronage gets you, including the chance to catch up on exclusives you may have missed. Here, then, is the first in a series of roundups in which we bring together all of the past month&#8217;s Supporter articles, plus recaps of any news and developments around the program itself.<\/p>\n<p>And, if you&#8217;re reading this but haven&#8217;t subscribed: like what you see? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/subscribe\">Becoming an RPS Supporter<\/a> is the best way to help sustain the work that we do, and on top of everything here \u2013 plus all other Supporter-exclusive articles, past and future \u2013 you&#8217;ll also get fully ad-free browsing across the site. Bargain.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/all-the-rps-supporter-rewards-for-july-2026-space-battles-messy-desks-and-puzzling-dreams\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":40458,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40457","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40457","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=40457"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40457\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/40458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=40457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=40457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=40457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}