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As of July 24, you can get up to 50% off video games at Best Buy. Shop the Great Summer Sale before it ends.

GET 50% OFF: As of July 24, get up to 50% off video games during Best Buy’s Great Summer Sale.

If you’re looking for something to do this Sunday (you know, instead of obsessing over Sunday scaries), Best Buy’s got you covered.

Best Buy’s Great Summer Sale has discounts of up to 50% off a wide selection of video games across platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and others. From popular titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Dragon’s Dogma 2 to lesser-known indie bangers, there’s something for every gamer in this sale.

Here are some of the best deals you can find during Best Buy’s Great Summer Sale: 

Crisis Core-Final Fantasy VII-Reunion (Standard Edition, PlayStation 5) — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10) 

Just Dance 2024 Edition (Code in Box, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch Lite) — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10) 

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Standard Edition, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model) — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) 

Red Dead Redemption 2 (Standard Edition, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5) — $19.99 $59.99 (save $40) 

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Standard Edition (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch Lite) — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) 

Final Fantasy XVI Standard Edition (PlayStation 5) — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20) 

Star Ocean The Second Story R (Nintendo Switch) — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20) 

Octopath Traveler II (Nintendo Switch) — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10) 

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A dream vacation becomes a nightmare in this trailer for the remake of “Speak No Evil,” with James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Scoot McNairy. Trailer.

A dream vacation becomes a nightmare in this trailer for the remake of “Speak No Evil,” with James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Scoot McNairy. Trailer.

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Think ‘The Office’ but for sports.

Think ‘The Office’ but for sports.

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James Mangold of “Logan” acclaim helms this promising biopic. Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Dan Fogler, Norbert Leo Butz, and Scoot McNairy co-star.

James Mangold of “Logan” acclaim helms this promising biopic. Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Dan Fogler, Norbert Leo Butz, and Scoot McNairy co-star.

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In “House of the Dragon” Season 2, episode 6, is there a clue that Alys Rivers may have crossed paths with another key character in the past?

As House of the Dragon Season 2, episode 6 made clear, Harrenhal healer/witch Alys Rivers (Gayle Ranking) is not a character you want to cross.

She’s already been exerting her power over Daemon (Matt Smith) with some impressive mind games, shortly before lending him her help by (probably) killing off Lord Tully — but did episode 6 reveal another character she may already have exerted her influence over?

Who else might Alys Rivers have influenced?

It’s clear that poisoning Lord Tully, and messing with Daemon, isn’t Alys Rivers’ first rodeo. We don’t know exactly how long she’s been hanging around Harrenhal, but her actions make it clear that she’s no novice. So, which other key characters do we know that have likely crossed paths with her before?

Well, the family that resides in Harrenhal – and has done since the start of House of the Dragon – is the Strong family. Aside from the ever-amusing Castellan Ser Simon Strong (Simon Russell Beale), the only other key surviving Strong is Master of Whispers at the Red Keep, Larys (Matthew Needham).

Although Larys has never spoken of Alys Rivers, he does briefly touch on his childhood at Harrenhal for the first time in episode 6 — and he says something that could be more than a simple coincidence.

What did Larys Strong say to Aegon?

Larys Strong visits Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) at his bedside in episode 6, and shares a rare, vulnerable moment.

“I came screaming into the world in the bowels of one of Harrenhal’s great towers,” Strong tells Aegon, who is awake but very badly (probably permanently) injured. “My lungs were strong, but my foot was so twisted that my father named it sorcery. Accusing a member of our household of casting maligned spells.”

Larys has club foot, a real condition that the NHS says currently affects one baby in every thousand born in the UK. Per the NHS, “in most cases the cause of club foot is not known. There may be a genetic link, as it can run in families.” In real life, there is, of course, no connection whatsoever between the condition and sorcery.

In the context of House of the Dragon, though, Strong’s talk of sorcery and maligned spells is difficult to ignore when juxtaposed with the actions of Alys Rivers — the same Alys Rivers who would likely have been at Harrenhal when he was a child.

We know Alys is a powerful character capable of changing history — she’s already shown us that. Is it possible that she also influenced a young Larys? Even if she didn’t directly use magic, maybe she got in his head in the same way she’s currently getting into Daemon’s, planting the seeds that eventually lead to him murdering his own brother and father in an arson attack on the castle.

It’s difficult to know what her motivation for this might have been, but it’s impossible to ignore that Larys’ actions have directly led to the current state of Harrenhal, and Alys’ meetings there with Daemon.

Is it possible she’s already had a larger impact on this story than any of us have realised?

New episodes of House of the Dragon air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.

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Neon has shared its second trailer for “Cuckoo”, Tilman Singer’s horror about a teenager being chased by a creepy woman in the German Alps.

Neon has shared its second trailer for “Cuckoo”, Tilman Singer’s horror about a teenager being chased by a creepy woman in the German Alps.

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Live stream Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 online for free from anywhere in the world.

TL;DR: Live stream Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Hot off their recent Euros win, Spain will be hoping to impress as they take to the pitch in the Paris 2024 matches with Uzbekistan. The second of many exciting games, football fans will be in for a real treat as the two weeks of games get underway.

If you want to watch Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024?

Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 takes place at 9:00 a.m. ET on July 24. The event will be held at Parc des Princes, Paris.

How to watch Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 for free

Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but if you want to catch Uzbekistan vs. Spain from elsewhere in the world, you can do so with the use of a VPN. VPNs are tools that hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock free streaming sites like BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Unblock BBC iPlayer for free by following this simple process:

Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

Visit BBC iPlayer

Live stream Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you time to stream Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 (plus all the events that follow) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for streaming live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

Servers in 105 countries including the UK

Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

Fast connection speeds free from throttling

Up to eight simultaneous connections

30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Uzbekistan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 for free with ExpressVPN.

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Let celebs tell you all about the places you’re traveling through with a lifetime subscription to Autio for $129.97 until July 28.

TL;DR: Listen to celebrities narrate stories about your travel destinations with a lifetime subscription to Autio, available for $129.97 until July 28.

If you’re on a roadtrip across the country, you might be getting sick of your playlists (or the one your passenger is forcing you to listen to) and want to hear some interesting stories. Autio provides celebrity-narrated podcasts that are about the cities and towns you’re actually traveling through.

Through July 28, you can get a lifetime subscription to Autio for only $129.97.

Autio offers a combination of entertainment and education for your travels. With offline access, you can download stories for offline listening, making it ideal for remote adventures, off-grid exploration, or while you’re on a plane. Reveal hidden gems with lesser-known facts and local stories that amplify your understanding of the places you visit. With a growing library of over 23,000 stories and new additions every week, there’s always something new to listen to!

You’ll enjoy stories on over 11,000 locations in the U.S. narrated by well-known voices like Kevin Costner, Phil Jackson, and John Lithgow. You’ll hear content that offers insights into history, sports, culture, music, and more, essentially turning every voyage you take into a guided tour with fun tidbits.

New stories are added every week, so even if you’re on a long trek (or are planning your next one), you’ll never run out of interesting podcasts to listen to.

Get ready for your next big adventure by bringing Autio along with you — a lifetime subscription is on sale for $129.97 through July 28.

StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Answers to each clue for the July 24, 2024 edition of NYT’s The Mini crossword puzzle.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Wednesday, July 24, 2024:

Across

Book character who wears a red-and-white-striped shirt

The answer is Waldo.

With 7-Across, fried appetizer that’s appropriate for the Olympics?

The answer is onion.

See 6-Across

The answer is rings.

Academic acronym

The answer is STEM.

“And there you have it!”

The answer is tada.

Down

Least favorable

The answer is worst.

She’s like an older sister to Maria in “West Side Story”

The answer is Anita.

Like index cards, typically

The answer is lined.

Belief that’s not to be questioned

The answer is dogma.

Carry-___ (some luggage)

The answer is ons.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

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The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

If you’re reading this, you’re looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game.

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you’re feeling stuck or just don’t have 10 or more minutes to figure out today’s puzzle, we’ve got all the NYT Strands hints for today’s puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Screen time

These words pair great with a blockbuster.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

The hint describes what you would find at the movies.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today’s NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today’s spangram is MovieTheater.

NYT Strands word list for July 24

Projector

Popcorn

MovieTheater

Candy

Feature

Trailers

Looking for other daily online games? Find one you might like – or hints for another game you’re already playing – on Mashable’s Games page.

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