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Hideo Kojima Prepares Major Creative Breakthroughs Ahead of GDC 2026 in a Landmark Year for Gaming

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Hideo Kojima

Hideo Kojima enters 2026 with a wave of industry attention as his upcoming keynote at the GDC Festival of Gaming sparks renewed discussion about the future of interactive storytelling, independent studios, and cinematic game design. The announcement of his headline appearance has intensified interest surrounding the new projects in development at Kojima Productions, as well … Read more

Restaurant Chain Roundup: Labor, Franchising, and Holiday Moves Reshaping December 2025

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Opening — The restaurant chain landscape is shifting this week with verified updates on labor actions, franchising rules, expansion, and holiday promotions that affect U.S. diners and operators. Major developments include an expanding month-long strike at a national coffee chain, franchising standard changes at a leading burger brand, steady sector sales this year, new openings … Read more