We’re making some changes to the RPS Supporter Program, all of them good
Rock Paper Shotgun has announced improvements to its RPS Supporter Program, a direct-support subscription service enabling readers to fund the publication’s game coverage and journalism. The changes, which began last week, are described as uniformly positive additions designed to enhance subscriber value.
The program had experienced recent neglect as the RPS editorial team directed resources to other priorities, resulting in fewer exclusive articles and diminished maintenance. With staff stretched thin managing competing demands, the subscription service did not receive adequate attention.
The updates aim to revitalize the Supporter Program by addressing these gaps and strengthening the direct relationship between Rock Paper Shotgun and its most engaged readers. The announcement emphasizes that all modifications provide benefits with no downsides for subscribers.
This reflects a broader trend among gaming media outlets diversifying revenue through direct reader-support models, particularly as traditional advertising faces ongoing challenges. By reinvesting in the Supporter Program, Rock Paper Shotgun signals commitment to sustainable, reader-funded independent game journalism.