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NEWS THIS WEEK

• ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ to Open Real Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Location in 2027
• Saber Interactive Denies Replacing Lead Writer With ChatGPT, CEO Responds to Accusations
• 'I would frankly have been happy to replace her with AI' - extraordinary public spat between Saber CEO and writer "replaced with ChatGPT" intensifies
• Pokémon Is Finally Burning The Bridge Between Old And New Generations

RELEASE RADAR

• SINKING CITY 2 - 18 August 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
• MORTAL SHELL II - 20 August 2026 - PC
• SLAY BLADE - 20 August 2026 - PC
• GROUND ZERO HERO - 20 August 2026 - PC

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