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Afterpay tallies BNPL repayments Original
An article from Dive Brief Most Afterpay customers have repaid their Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases, the company said, pushing back on consumer “debt spiral” concerns. Published Jan. 20, 2026 By Tatiana Walk Morris Black Friday shoppers at American Dream Mall on November 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Basis Theory raises $33M
This story was originally published on Payments Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Payments Dive newsletter. Basis Theory, the payments infrastructure provider, has raised $33 million in a new funding round, the company said in a press release Tuesday. The funding will support the company’s agentic e-commerce objectives and expand its enterprise-level payments for international companies.
Fanatics hires chief people officer
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: As it expands, Fanatics has hired Orlando Ashford as its new chief people officer, according to a Thursday press release. In his new role, Ashford will be responsible for the company’s human resources operations across its commerce, collectibles, and betting and gaming arms.
Shoppers turn to installment payments for holidays: report
More than three-fourths (77%) of respondents to a consumer research study by tech giant Oracle said they are planning to shop or have already shopped early for the holidays. Nearly 60% of the 8,107 international shoppers surveyed in the poll said the current economic uncertainty has prompted them to spend less. Per the survey, 71% of respondents said they would consider a store payment plan or financing option to cover the cost of their purchases.
Over 70% of shoppers consider holiday financing as inflation bites: report
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. More than three-fourths (77%) of respondents to an Oracle Retail consumer research study of 8,107 international shoppers said they are planning to shop or have already shopped early for the holidays. Nearly 60% said the current economic uncertainty has prompted them to spend less. Per the survey, 71% of respondents said they would consider a store payment plan or financing option to cover the cost of their purchases.
Advertising Standards Authority is investigating No Man's Sky for false advertisement
After the active player count for No Man’s Sky dropped below 1,000 players on Steam, it’s safe to say that the highly anticipated game had a rather rough release. It appears as though things are getting worse for No Man’s Sky, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is investigating the game after receiving “several complaints.” After No Man’s Sky released in August for the PlayStation 4 and PC, there were claims from fans of false advertisement perpetuated by the game’s creator Sean Murray.
No, Pokemon GO isn't hacking your Google account
While Pokemon GO has slowly begun to take over the world, some players have had a knee-jerk reaction to the Google sign-up process for the game. It was believed that by signing into Pokemon GO via Google on iOS (specifically), you were handing over access to your entire Google account to Niantic.
Destiny 2 (and D1) Weekly Reset 2/13: Nightfall, Eververse and more
Destiny 2 (and Destiny 1) Weekly Reset 2/13: Nightfall, Challenges, Flashpoint, Eververse and more The weekly reset has come to Destiny 2 and Destiny 1, bringing a plethora of new objectives and modifiers with it. In addition to the new objectives, the Eververse has been updated as well. Guardians can enjoy a new raid rotation, vendor weapons and more in Destiny. Check out all of the changes below. Destiny 2 Nightfall: The Pyramidion – Seek vengeance against the Vex Mind that corrupted Asher’s arm.
Ubisoft focusing on Assassin's Creed Origins instead of new one
Does that mean they are going to skip out on a 2018 release? Recent rumors suggested that the code name for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed game leaked. Ubisoft, however, is saying that they are focusing on Assassin’s Creed Origins ‘at the moment.’ According to Ubisoft, upcoming Assassin’s Creed Origins DLC will “amaze” players. Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot was asked if Ubisoft would return to annual releases for Assassin’s Creed during a recent earnings call.
PlayStation Store hosting 2K publisher sale for PS4, PS3 games
PlayStation Store hosting 2K publisher sale for PS4, PS3 games Get 'em while they are discounted! PlayStation users can look forward to a 2K Games publisher sale in the PlayStation Store this week! That means that PS4 and PS3 owners will be able to grab a number of 2K published games at a discount. The highlights of the sale include Mafia 3, NBA 2K18, BioShock The Collection, WWE 2K18, and more. You can check out the games on sale below. I work here, so at least I've got that going for me.
This week's Deals with Gold, Spotlight sale for Xbox One, 360
It’s that time of the week again – when Microsoft updates the list of discounted games for the Xbox One and Xbox 360. This week’s Deals with Gold and Spotlight sale feature some top franchises and games! Xbox One owners can grab Call of Duty WWII, Black Ops 3, BioShock: The Collection, Destiny 2, Hitman, Injustice 2, NBA 2K18, Ghost Recon Wildlands, and a ton more games.
Microsoft makes Windows 10 antivirus tools available on Windows 7, 8.1
Note: That's the Windows Defense you pay for. Despite Microsoft planning on killing off support for Windows 7 in the coming years, the company has made Windows 10’s antivirus tools available for previous iterations of Windows. While the upgrade to Windows 10 was free for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, the adoption rate for Windows 10 has been a slow one. Microsoft has attempted to push Windows 7 and 8.1 users to upgrade to Windows 10, but it hasn’t worked.
GTA 5 Online celebrates Valentine's Day with new discounts, bonuses
With Valentine’s Day creeping up, it’s no surprise that Grand Theft Auto 5’s Online mode is looking to celebrate the holiday. This week, GTA Online is celebrating the holiday with a new vehicle, discounts, bonuses, and more. The new vehicle is the Vapid Hustler (below). You can find the vehicle at Legendary Motorsport. As for this week’s mode, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the mode is Till Death Do Us Part, Slasher, Resurrection, Deadline, and Lost Vs. Damned.
Rumor: Spyro Trilogy remaster in development; Timed-exclusive for PS4
There have been plenty of rumors surrounding the studio that brought us the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and the unannounced game they are working on. Rumors initially detailed that there is a new Crash Bandicoot game in the works, but it looks like Spyro is coming too. Multiple sources are suggesting that Activision is currently working on a Spyro the Dragon Trilogy Remaster. Apparently, Spyro the Dragon, Ripto’s Rage!, and Year of the Dragon will be the trio of games featured in the trilogy.
PS4's God of War lights up court of Oakland NBA game - it's mind blowing
Sony pulled off an amazing feat during an NBA game in Oakland. A new God of War trailer was projected straight onto the basketball court and it was absolutely amazing. The trailer took up the entirety of the court, showing Kratos and his son Atreus fighting off enemies. ESPN posted a look at the trailer, for everyone who didn’t attend the game. The ESPN cut shows the actual trailer and the projection, so it’s not the entirety of the projection, but it gives you a good idea of what happened.
Twitch updates anti-harassment and sexual content policies - GameZone
Starting on February 19th, 2018, all content on Twitch will be subject to new guidelines. These guidelines broaden the reach of Twitch’s anti-harassment and sexual content policies. Conduct that Twitch deems as “hateful” will result in an “immediate indefinite suspension.” This includes conduct that takes place “off-Twitch.” Verifiable hateful or harassing conduct towards someone on Twitch that happens on or off Twitch will result in an immediate indefinite suspension.
Overwatch free-to-play weekend announced for PS4, Xbox One, PC
Blizzard has announced a free to play weekend for Overwatch on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The free weekend is set for this weekend, which means everyone who needed an excuse to spend the weekend after Valentine’s Day inside officially has one. Unfortunately, the free play time does not kick off on Valentine’s Day itself. Players can jump into Overwatch for free on February 16th at 11:00 am PT. The event will last until 11:59 pm PT on February 19th.
New Kingdom Hearts 3 details and screenshots revealed - GameZone
Check out some new screenshots while you get new KH3 details! It has been nearly five years since Sony and Square Enix revealed Kingdom Hearts 3 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Despite the amount of time between now and its reveal, we still haven’t seen a release date. Luckily, new details and screenshots for the upcoming game have been revealed to tide us over.
Destiny 2 (and Destiny 1): Xur location and Exotic gear (2/9/18)
Destiny 2 (and Destiny 1): Xur, Agent of the Nine, location and Exotic gear (2/9/18) He's back! Xur is finally back in Destiny and this time, he’s brought the Jade Rabbit. That’s right, Xur finally brought the Jade Rabbit to Destiny 2. Of course, the tentacle-faced purveyor of goods brought more than that too! Xur can be found in both Destiny 2 and the original Destiny. In the original Destiny, Xur brought around the Transversive Steps, Crest of Alpha Lupi, and much more.
Sony allegedly surveying users on PSN ID name changes - GameZone
The upcoming PlayStation 4 System Software Update, 5.50, was detailed to include a number of features last week. Unfortunately, none of these features are the much requested PlayStation Network ID changes. PlayStation fans have been requesting PSN ID name changes for a long time now and it appears as though Sony is looking into it as a viable option. According to a report from PushSquare, Sony is sending out a survey on PlayStation Network name changes.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 future discussed; Content, Modes, More
DICE has answered a ton of questions on what is planned for Star Wars Battlefront 2.
PocketSprite is a tiny Game Boy emulator for your keychain - GameZone
If you’ve ever wanted to take Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Sega Master System, and Game Gear games on the go, but didn’t want to cart around a bunch of emulators, you’re in luck. PocketSprite is a full featured emulation console that’s not only tiny but also fully funded on Crowd Supply. The tiny emulation device isn’t locked to simply playing Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Sega Master System, and Game Gear games, it’s open source, which means you can bring even more games to PocketSprite.
Nintendo eShop deals for Nintendo Switch, 3DS (2/8) - GameZone
Nintendo eShop deals for Nintendo Switch, 3DS (2/8) Grab 'em while they're cheap! If you’re looking to fill your Nintendo Switch up with discounted games, you’re in luck! The Nintendo eShop is hosting their weekly sale, and this week, there are a couple of good games in the mix.
[Watch] Meet the Guns for Hire in Far Cry 5 - GameZone
Ubisoft has revealed a bunch of new trailers for Far Cry 5 to introduce the mercenaries you’ll be able to work with in the game. The characters are all over the place, but over all, there are two pilots, two stealth, two bombastic, and one good boy. The good boy is a dog and he’s a good boy who brings back guns and kills enemies. As for the rest of the characters (including Boomer, the dog) you can get a brief overview in the trailer above or details per character in the fields below.
Nintendo addresses Mario's lack of belly button; Truth of Toad revealed
The first trailer for the Nintendo Switch exclusive Super Mario Odyssey kicked off a fiasco over Mario’s exposed nipples and lack of belly button. Well, Nintendo has finally commented on it and answered whether Toad’s cap is a hat or his head at the same time. The producer of Super Mario Odyssey, Yoshiaki Koizuma, sat down and answered some hard-hitting fan questions.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake changes Cloud's design, makes it more original
The Final Fantasy’s 30th Anniversary Exhibition brought fans a ton of content for Final Fantasy, as well as looks at new screenshots for upcoming games and a surprise appearance from director Tetsuya Nomura. According to event attendees, the new screenshots for Final Fantasy 7 Remake contained a bit of a surprise. The images revealed that Cloud had undergone some design changes for the upcoming remake.
Google reportedly working on game streaming platform to rival Xbox, PS4
Reports claim that Google is working on a subscription-based streaming service to rival services like PlayStation Now and Xbox Game Pass. According to the reports, Google plans on streaming this service through Google’s Chromecast or through a Google gaming console. This comes after a former longtime Sony executive and Microsoft Xbox executive, Phil Harrison, was hired by Google to work in the hardware division of the company.
[Watch] First Venom teaser starring Tom Hardy released - GameZone
No Venom in sight, but we do see the Symbiote. We have officially been given our first look at the upcoming addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the first teaser for Venom. The Venom movie finished filming at the end of January after beginning filming in October 2017. With filming having just ended, a majority of the film is likely still getting its digital effects added. In the trailer, we get a good at Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock.
Swedish authority pushing to classify loot boxes as gambling in 2019
Sweden appears to be joining the German Youth Protection Commision in considering on whether or not loot boxes should be labeled as gambling. According to Sweden’s Minister of Civil Affairs, Ardalan Shekarabi, loot boxes may be classified as gambling as soon as 2019. “We are working to regain control of the gaming market as soon as possible and ensure that Swedish consumer protection rules apply to all actors involved in gaming,” said Shekarabi to P3 News.
PUBG 'Patch 8' heading to Xbox One; Brings fixes, damage balances
A new patch is hitting PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds that will bring some minor changes to the Xbox One version of the game. The last PUBG update, Patch 7, brought changes to vehicle and player damage, as well as a few other tweaks. Patch 8 will pick up where Patch 7 left off and bring further balances to vehicle and player damage. Looking to bring the best balance, the team is bringing back increased damage to players who are struck by vehicles.
This week in GTA Online: Battle Mode kicks off, new vehicle, discounts
It’s a special week in Grand Theft Auto 5 Online! This week, GTA Online will feature ‘Battle Week’, which means players can expect massive bonuses across multiple modes. In addition to this, there are a bunch of new discounts and a new vehicle. On top of all that, players will receive a free Black Ammu-Nation in-game tee for logging – as long as you log in before February 12th. For starters, Motor Wars, Slashers, Occupy, and Hardest Target will be handing out double GTA$ and RP this week.
[Watch] Deadpool 2 gets a Cable trailer, it's great - GameZone
It looks like the bulletproof PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds frying pan found its way into the new Deadpool 2 teaser, as well as a joke about removing Superman’s mustache, Woody from Toy Story, and more. The teaser gives us a good look at Cabal and a small look at Domino, Deadpool, and the rest of the crew, including Terry Crews. It’s unclear what role Crews is playing, but it’s expected that he will either be playing Hammer or GW Bridge.
Live-action Kim Possible movie in the works - GameZone
Disney's bringing back the classics (probably because it worked well for Nickelodeon). Disney is looking to resurrect the 2002 animated series, Kim Possible, as a live-action movie for the Disney Channel. Kim Possible originally launched back in 2002 and ran for 87 episodes. It was nominated for an Emmy in 2003 and had two animated movies created for it. Kim Possible featured a “typical high school girl” who happens to save the world when she’s not in school.
[Watch] Injustice 2 trailer shows off TMNT skills, pizza included
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are heading to Injustice 2 this month. Luckily, NetherRealm has given us a nice look at the four mutant in action in the latest turtle-focused trailer (above). Players can choose which turtle to play through Injustice 2’s gear system. Equipping the bo staff, sai, katana or nunchucks chooses whether you’ll be playing as Donatello, Raphael, Leonardo, or Michelangelo.
CD Projekt Red is registered for E3 2018 - GameZone
Ohhh... Now this could be good. CD Projekt Red has been listed as one of the participating companies at E3 2018 on the official E3 site. This might just confirm a rumor from earlier this year that put CD Projekt Red’s upcoming project as one of this year’s reveals. According to a rumor from January 2018, CD Projekt Red will be showing off Cyberpunk 2077 at E3 2018.
Destiny 2's Crimson Days Event Date, Details, Rewards, More
The Crimson Days event is officially set to kick off in Destiny on Tuesday, February 13th and will be active for one week. Crimson Days is centered around the 2v2 Crucible playlist. The event was described as Bungie as being 2v2 Clash with a “round-based twist.” The closer you stay to your partner in Clash, the faster your abilities recharge. Straying away from your partner will give enemies a waypoint to your location. If you do not have a partner, matchmaking will be offered.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 rumored to be next game in series - GameZone
We are going back to the beloved Black Ops series. It appears as though the next iteration in the Call of Duty franchise will bring us back to one of the best parts of the series. Activision’s annual return to the Call of Duty franchise has been relatively uninterrupted and 2018 appears to be sticking with the schedule. Last year, Call of Duty: WWII released to right the wrongs of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. The 2017 release was even named the top selling console game in North America.
PS4 System Software Update 5.50 to include new features; Details here
Sony opened up beta registration for their big upcoming update for the PS4, System Software Update 5.50, back in mid-January. Beta registrants will be finding out shortly whether or not they will be participating in the update’s beta. In the meanwhile, details on what the update will include have been revealed. Update 5.50 will include Play Time Management, Library UI updates, Quick Menu enhancements and more. Sony will be introducing ‘Play Time Management’ with update 5.50.
Red Dead Redemption 2 details leak; To include Battle Royale online mode
Rockstar Games revealed when Red Dead Redemption 2 will be making its official release last week. This week, new details on the game have emerged – but not from the hands of Rockstar. Trusted Reviews claims to have received alleged development notes for Red Dead Redemption 2, that include a number of gameplay details. The notes cover online gameplay, missions, game mechanics and more.
This week's Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sale for Xbox One, 360 (2/6)
If you’re an Xbox owner that loves the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Far Cry games, The Sims and Dragon Ball, this week will be a good one for you. The Xbox deals for the week have been revealed and this time, there are a ton of Xbox One and Xbox 360 games. Last week’s Xbox deals were fairly sparse, but it looks like Microsoft is addressing it with this week’s sales. You can find all of the discounted games below!
Destiny 2 (and Destiny 1) Weekly Reset 2/6: Nightfall, Eververse and more
Destiny 2 (and Destiny 1) Weekly Reset 2/6: Nightfall, Challenges, Flashpoint, Eververse and more The Weekly Reset has officially hit Destiny 2 and Destiny 1, bringing a bunch of new objectives and gear for players to grab. Of course, the grabbing of gear comes with grinding out events, but Destiny players know what they are getting into. There’s a ton of content for Destiny players explore for the week! You can catch it all below. Destiny 2 Mercury Help Osiris cut back an out-of-control Vex Mind.
This Week's PlayStation Store Deals for PS4 (2/6) - GameZone
This Week’s PlayStation Store Deals for PS4 (2/6) An anime and Ubisoft sale! The PlayStation Store has been updated with a bunch of discounted games for the week! PlayStation 4 owners can look forward to a number of PS4 games being on sale, including a bunch of new Ubisoft games! In addition to a bunch of Ubisoft games being on sale, the PS Store is hosting an anime game sale. You can see all the discounted games i these sales below. Sales will end next week.
[Watch] Full-length trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story revealed - GameZone
A short teaser for Solo: A Star Wars Story was revealed during the Super Bowl last night. This morning, the full-length teaser dropped and it shows off a lot more Han Solo (and company). The standalone Han Solo spin-off has been the subject of many rumors. The initial directors split off from the film back in June 2017 and a new director, Ron Howard, took over. After Howard took over the film, it was reported that a majority of the film was made up of reshoots.
[Watch] Mission: Impossible Fallout gets official trailer
The official trailer for Mission: Impossible Fallout has officially released and it looks like they kept the scene where Tom Cruise absolutely wrecked his ankle. The trailer dropped during the Super Bowl game between the Eagles and Patriots last night. While filming Mission: Impossible Fallout, Tom Cruise jumped off the edge of one building and attempted to land or catch the side of another, which can be seen towards the end of the trailer. In this scene, Cruise landed wrong and snapped his ankle.
Here are all the Super Bowl 52 movie trailers and teasers
There was plenty of action during the Super Bowl between the Eagles and Patriots and plenty of fun commercials sandwiched between gameplay. Commercials aren’t everybody’s thing and neither are sports. Luckily, if you’re into movies the Super Bowl had something for you too! Trailers and teasers for upcoming movies dropped during the big game last night and you can find links to them below! Avengers: Infinity War didn’t get a trailer, it got a teaser.
Here are all the Super Bowl 52 commercials in one place - GameZone
Which commercial is the best commercial? The Super Bowl has come and gone. The Eagles played against the Patriots and won their first Super Bowl. While the big game was filled with great plays, it doesn’t mean much if you’re not into sports. There is something about the Super Bowl that even non-football fans can appreciate and that’s the commercials. Companies spend millions of dollars on securing 30-second advertisement slots and even more for longer ads.
Rumor: Capcom layoffs ends unannounced project, limits Dead Rising 5
It is being reported that Capcom has laid off a “significant” portion of their staff in their Vancouver office, best known for Dead Rising 2, 3, and 4. The layoffs allegedly came as an attempt to streamline the studios’ production. According to Kotaku, an individual familiar with Capcom has revealed that the Vancouver office saw around 50 members of staff get laid off. The source went on to detail the layoffs as a method of reorganizing the studio and streamlining the company.
Rumor: New Crash game in 2019; N. Sane Trilogy ports coming
It appears as though Activision has a “five-year plan” for the Crash Bandicoot franchise after Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy saw stellar sales. It’s no surprise that Activision will pursue more games in the franchise. The published already noted that the sales for Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy piqued their interest in more remasters. It only makes sense for them to stick with something they know will sell.
[Watch] Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's 'Skyscraper' gets official trailer
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s upcoming film, Skyscraper, got its first official trailer during Super Bowl 52 last night. The film, channeling vibes from ‘The Towering Inferno’, has Johnson saving his family from the ‘tallest, safest building in the world’ which has caught fire with his family inside. In Skyscraper, Johnson is a former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Sawyer.
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