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The 10 rarest and most coveted Roblox hats

Roblox players everywhere would tip their heads off to you if you collected all 10 of these hats!

Hats – yes, hats, the things you wear on your head – are one of the most widely traded commodities on the Roblox platform.

What makes hats so unique and popular is that only the Roblox staff can make, publish, and sell them; they control the amount that are sold, and this has resulted in some incredibly rare releases over the years.

There are thousands of different hats available in the catalog, but only a handful of them are considered uncommon or rare, and only a handful of those make our list of most coveted Roblox hats.

Owners of rare hats that are no longer or never were on general sale are able to sell them to the wider community for a price of their choosing, which means that many of the rarer hats sell for millions of Robux. Yes, millions, with our number one pick reaching close to R$1 billion!

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The 10 rarest and most coveted Roblox hats

1. The Eerie Pumpkin Head

This hat was a prize all the way back in Halloween 2007 for The Spooky Building Contest. There were 16 of these hats handed out originally but, over time, accounts with them have either been deleted or have gone inactive, meaning that The Eerie Pumpkin Head is by far one of the hardest hats to find, period. At this moment in time, there is only one left, and its owner is currently selling it for R$999,999,999,999,999 (or 999 trillion 999 billion 999 million 999 thousand and 999 Robux). There is no single user on the Roblox platform who could afford that, so we think its owner – Linkmon99 – might just be showing off.

2. Domino Crown

Domino Crown is a legendary Roblox hat that only has a small handful of known owners. It was originally awarded to 13 people as part of the Domino Rally Building Contest in 2007.
There are currently only four people selling the hat on the Roblox exchange, and all of them have it listed for over R$50 million. Its average selling price is R$1,453,877, which reflects just how rarely it sells and how much it has increased in value over time.

3. The Kleus Aphthiton

Released as part of the Grand Melee competition, the Kleus Aphthiton was awarded to only the top four competitors and is almost never traded.
In fact, only one person – Linkmon99 again – is selling it on the exchange for the eye-watering price of R$9,999,999.

4. Dominus Empyreus

Dominus Empyreus is part of the Dominus series of hats and was released in January 2010. Originally on general sale for R$13,337, only 26 of them were sold, and today it is the most expensive hat in the Dominus series. Many people consider this to be the most expensive hat on Roblox that is realistically obtainable (who’s got $50+ million Robux to spare?) and is currently retailing at R$15 million. Its average price is $2,207,992, which reflects just how rarely it is traded and has inflated in value over time.

5. Dominus Frigidus

Dominis Frigidus, which translates to “Lord of the Cold,” is the third hat released as part of the Dominus series. It was designed by Roblox user Sethycakes who, as part of his Make-A-Wish Foundation wish, visited the Roblox headquarters, where he was awarded R$1 million – the first Roblox player to have this many Robux – and got to design the Dominus Frigidus. Like the Dominus Empyreus, only 26 were sold for R$39,000 before it went off sale. There are currently 18 of the original 26 left, three of which are for sale starting at R$10 million.

6. Red Domino

The Red Domino was given out as the Glowing Gold Gift of Superuser to all the Roblox administrators and moderators for free, in addition to going on sale for R$20,000. When opened, it revealed the Red Domino – which, at the time, was the second Domino Crown to be made. The hat went limited in August 2013 (meaning it could be sold on the exchange) and is currently selling for R$500,000.

7. Sparkle Time Fedora

Created in December 2007, Sparkle Time Fedora was given away in the Glittering Gold Gift of Fame, which was given to players who had 1,337+ profile views. It could also be purchased for R$500, which was a lot at the time. The Glittering Gold Gift of Fame was sold only 88 times, but it is not known how many of them were given away to players who had the required number of profile views. At present, it is only thought around 400 are left and it sells for an average of R$192,666.

8. Bluesteel Domino Crown

Yet another re-texture of the classic Domino Crown, the Bluesteel Domino Crown was retrieved from recipients of the Epic Builder Present awarded free to the platform’s top 100 places between December 7 and December 13, 2011, and could briefly be purchased for R$25,000. It is not known how many are left, but it is currently selling for R$211,000, so anywhere in the region of 500-1,000 would be a logical estimate.

9. Bluesteel Fedora

Released during Black Friday 2012 for R$10,000, Bluesteel Fedora was sold as a LimitedU item. Only 150 of them were sold; you had to be relatively quick and be willing to part with R$10,000 to get one. Currently, you can get your own Bluesteel Fedora for R$190,000… the initial investment of R$10,000 was clearly worth it!

10. White Sparkle Time Fedora

A re-texture of the classic golden Sparkle Time Fedora, the white version was released in September 2017 for only two hours during the Labor Day sale. and sold 306 times for $100,000. Released only recently, it will take some time for some of them to fall out of circulation and see a significant increase in value. At present, it is being re-sold for an average price close to R$150,000.

Spotify for Podcasters offers in-depth listener data

Get key-analytics information about your audience with Spotify for Podcasters!

Finally, Spotify’s new podcaster-friendly service is here!

Spotify for Podcasters is a way for podcasters to have incredible analytics tools at their fingertips. Now podcasters will have a huge amount of data of their listers including their music tastes, gender, age, and location. They will also learn about their podcasts such as how long people typically listen to one of their podcasts, and at what point they stop.

For podcasters that don’t have the money or resources of shows like The Joe Rogan Experience, Spotify for Podcasters is probably the best analytics tool at their disposal. If you’re a podcaster, this tool is right up your alley.

Spotify also released this video to talk about all of the benefits of the new feature:

Wait, is Spotify stealing my data?

Don’t worry, Spotify is not mining user data. In order to listen to music on Spotify, you need to create an account. This account data is where Podcasters are getting all of their new analytics data.

Also, podcasters aren’t getting data that links back to specific users. Basically, if you listen to My Favorite Murder on Spotify, the creators won’t know that you specifically live in the U.S., are a man, and are between 18 and 25 years old. However, they will know that at least one of their listeners falls into those demographics.

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What does it cost?

Spotify for Podcasters is free. But it’s important to note that Spotify won’t host your podcast. You need to provide a link to an RSS feed that’s on a hosting provider in order to get your podcast on Spotify.

You could upload your podcast to YouTube for free where there are a bunch of other great podcasts, but you won’t get access to these same detailed analytics tools.

Wrapping up

If you’re currently dipping your toes into the world of podcasts, we’ve got tons of helpful articles for you to check out below. Until then, make sure you check out Spotify for Podcasters to determine if it is the right tool for you!

5 games Myst fans will love

Find out why puzzle gamers need to add these titles to their list.

It’s been over 25 years since Cyan revolutionized the puzzle gaming genre with Myst. At a time where point-and-click adventure titles were leading the market, Myst was a clever first-person exploration game that centered around unlocking and traversing new Ages solving puzzles in order to correct a wrong made many years ago. If you’ve never played Myst, check it out here:

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Uncover the secrets of the island

The gaming industry has exploded since Myst came out (way back in 1993!), and games of its ilk that blend easy controls with complex puzzles are few and far between. If you know where to look, though, there’s the rare gem that might let you relive the mind-bending puzzle of this classic game. Check out our list!

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5. Prominence

Prominence hallway Letarri — Discover the fate of the Letarri

Prominence is similar to Myst in that it’s a first-person puzzle game with compelling character arcs, a captivating narrative, and a rich atmosphere that keeps you excited to see what’s waiting around the next corner.

It’s a very different setting than Myst (Prominence is heavier sci-fi and takes place on an abandoned spaceship), and relies more on listening to messages and hacking terminals to progress and gather clues. There’s even a text-based interface that makes you feel like a La Forge from Star Trek.

Prominence text hacking puzzle — “Shall we play a game?”

Some of the puzzles in Prominence are more difficult than others, but they’re arranged in a satisfying way; none feel illogical or forced. They all fit appropriately within the context of the story as it unfurls around you, and you as the character rise to meet them.

The soundtrack is exceptional, breathing life into the walking back-and-forth that might otherwise seem tiresome. If you want a more claustrophobic, space-faring Myst experience, Prominence will not disappoint!

4. The Witness

The tagline for The Witness is “you wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.” If that doesn’t sound like Myst nostalgia, nothing does! The moment you boot up the game and set foot on the gorgeous, expansive, island you’ll want to explore it fully. Thankfully there are over 500 puzzles to occupy your time, and bright, vivid colors to reward your travails.

The Witness puzzle — Each small puzzle solved is a step closer to the truth.

The Witness differs from Myst in that in Myst the game was divided into separate Ages tied together with the theme of the island. The Ages of Myst all had their different quirks (using sound for Selenetic, or diverting water for Channelwood and Stoneship) that held the Age together and made it feel unique.

Conversely, The Witness is not a game where the player interacts with a puzzle per se. Rather you’re solving singular puzzles to make individual things work, kind of like Sudoku or crosswords. The game is still goal-oriented at its core, however, and you’ll still have plenty of incentive to explore new ground, discover new clues, regain your lost memory, and hopefully make your way back home.

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3. The Room

The Room color triangles panel — The Room has been gorgeously remastered for PC

Probably the most critically-acclaimed title in our list, The Room is simply a must-play, even for the less hardcore puzzle gamers. Why? It’s full of content, there’s a cohesive plot, the puzzles are delightful, the atmosphere is beautiful and dramatic, and we savored every moment of it.

The Room takes place in the steampunk-inspired attic of an abandoned house. A cast-iron safe looms ominously in the foreground and promises something wondrous and ancient concealed within. Can you figure out how to open it?

The Room puzzle box — Stuck? Try looking from a different angle.

The Room won a BAFTA and also spawned two more games, The Room Two and The Room Three, both of which also received overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam. We’d say more about the game, but frankly, we don’t want to give anything away! Suffice it to say that all three games in the series are well worth your while, and we can’t wait for The Room Four!

2. Quern – Undying Thoughts

Quern light puzzle — Follow in the footsteps of the enlightened Professor Maythorn

Quern is one of our favorite games on this list because not only does it play like Myst (welcome back to an island full of unsolved puzzles!), it also looks and feels like it. The soundtrack and SFX are on point, and the UI is a step above and beyond the expectation.

As for its puzzles, Quern takes a different approach from most games. Rather than giving individual smaller puzzles like The Witness or wider, more macro puzzles like Myst sequels Riven or Exile, Quern teaches you mechanics that evolve and grow more complex as you explore further and further on the island.

Quern symbols — Look important? Take a snapshot with your in-game notebook!

Early on you’ll also receive an in-game notebook that you can write in and use to sketch. While this system isn’t completely revolutionary, it is polished to perfection. Simply point your mouse and press a button, and a drawing of what you’re looking at will appear in your notebook for you to reference later on. It saves a lot of needless running back and forth that other games of the genre suffer from. After playing Quern, this was a feature we definitely missed in other games!

1. Obduction

Obduction Hunrath — Robyn Miller dazzles with an original soundtrack reminiscent of Myst

If you’re looking for the experience closest to Myst, look no further than Obduction. Not only is it another expansive first-person puzzle game, it was even designed by the same company! As such you’ll see a lot of similarities to Myst, including a lot of world-hopping, extraterrestrial encounters, and heavy use of tracks and trolleys.

Obduction was even scored by the same composer (the outstanding Robyn Miller) which adds another layer to the nostalgia factor for any Myst fan.

Obduction Kaptar — Explore alien planets and connect four different worlds

Similar to Myst, many of Obduction’s puzzles involve transporting between worlds, and the core of the game is finding a way to connect them to each other. That means you’ll be exploring a variety of memorable, colorful landscapes and vistas as you solve puzzles, open new doors, and uncover the secrets of what makes each location tick. If you love Myst, your collection simply isn’t complete without Obduction.

Riven still looks gorgeous over 20 years later

Lastly, it goes without saying that if you enjoyed Myst you should definitely give the sequel games a shot. Myst grew into a six-game series and if you’re like us you’ll be happy to see similar themes (Atrus, linking books, Ages, and puzzles galore) as you go through. As for other games worth your while, you might also want to put Discolored and Memorrha on your Steam wishlist. They look to be similar games as well, and both are coming out later this year!

In the meantime, let us know in the comments below which of these games in our list is your favorite, and stick with Softonic for more Myst!

6 leveling tips for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3

Follow these tips to level up your team even faster!

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 has been out for less than a month and there are already over 35 characters available. That’s a lot of spandex and emotes to keep track of, especially if you’re trying to keep your whole cast around the same level. That’s not even getting into the upcoming DLC (the first of which drops August 30 and will be adding X-Men Colossus and Cyclops) and Season Pass which will include three more packs of characters.

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MUA 3 might be as grueling or gritty as Dark Souls or the Witcher, but it’s still designed by Team Ninja, a company infamous for making challenging games. This one is no exception, and a team of low-level characters, no matter how well-balanced they are, can still get pummeled in later chapters or higher difficulties. Keeping your team at a respectable level is the easiest way to get through unscathed, so we’ve put together six tips to do just that. First, however, it’s time to answer an age-old question:

Is it better to stick with one team, or play as everybody equally?

The adventure kicks off with the Guardians of the Galaxy, and if they’re your favorite Marvel crew, you may be wondering why you’d ever want to switch to anybody else. Or maybe you found a team of high-level characters later in your playthrough and you’ve formed a super-team that’s way more adept at handling baddies than your sadly under-leveled starter teams. Have they seen the last of their useful days?

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Psylocke — Psylocke comes in around mid-game. Use her and Nightcrawler to boost up your low-level characters!

Of course not! Variety is the spice of life, and swapping teammates in and out is what this game series is all about. It’s not just for the sake of keeping the game fresh, either; certain characters (and character combinations) provide you with very different bonuses and perks than others. Depending on what you’re up against you may find your usual team of four is struggling, even if they are a higher level.

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Mastery vs. Strength

In the end, your success is dependent not on how hard your team can hit, but what it is they’re hitting with. If you find you’re not doing enough damage with a team comprised of Hulk, Black Panther, Ms. Marvel, and Elektra it might be time to go for a team that’s less strength-heavy. Try something like Ghost Rider, Doctor Strange, Elsa Bloodstone, and Scarlet Witch. You may find that Mastery-based characters (plus the nice 10% Mastery team bonus they get) will make your job way easier.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 hero select — This team’s got a good blend of Mastery and Strength-based attacks.

Likewise, if you find you’re dying really quickly try and up your Resilience (if you’re up against energy or magic) or Durability (if you’re up against bruisers or bullets). In the end it’s combining damage types and defenses, and stacking them with appropriate bonuses and ISO-8 that makes a formidable team. So how do you level this team up?

1. Play Rift Challenges

The best place to level up is Rift Challenges. They’re tough, they’re grindy, and they can be outright frustrating, but the rewards are well worth it. Don’t be afraid to try Rifts that are a little above your level; it may take you a few tries, but you’ll be rewarded extra XP for taking down opponents with a higher level.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Gamma Rift Spider-Man challenge — Don’t forget that you’ll only keep your new level if you beat the challenge!

We’ve found the best mission for farming XP is the level 25 Rush challenge in the Psi Rift: You’ll deal (and receive!) extra damage as the timer counts down, which means that as long as you’re good at dodging you’ll be able to clean house even if the bad guys have a ton of health.

2. Use XP cubes

The game rewards you with all those XP cubes for a reason – sometimes a character just falls behind, even if you play as them frequently. If you want a character to join you but they’re just too low-level to fight by your side, you might want to spend a few XP cubes on them to get them on par with the rest of you.

Though it may be tempting to hoard your cubes, it’s better that you don’t; less powerful cubes won’t be as useful once your characters hit higher levels.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 XP cubes — Don’t be shy about using cubes on heroes who need it!

That’s another reason we like the aforementioned level 25 Ruch Challenge; each time you complete it you’re rewarded with small XP cubes. So really you’re leveling up characters and gaining cubes to be used on leveling further.

3. Return to old ground

If you’re tired of grinding in the Rifts you might still be able to squeeze a few levels out of the game’s campaign. Boss fights and tough encounters will reward a decent amount of XP, and if you missed a hidden box earlier on you can break it on your return trip for some free XP cubes.

Replaying easier missions but cranking up the game’s general difficulty can also be a good way to fine-tune your comfort level.

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4. Mix your teammates’ levels

If you’re trying to raise your old characters to match the level of your new high-level characters, intuitively you’ll want to avoid playing with your higher-level characters. Otherwise, they’ll stay at too high a level, right?

Wrong!

XP is not distributed evenly between your high and low characters. Instead, it favors teammates at lower levels. The best way to use this to your advantage is to bring a low-level character with a team of two or three high-level characters. Now take that team to higher-level areas and your weaker characters will reap the benefits of the increased XP that harder enemies grant.

5. Max out the blue section of the Alliance Enhancement tree

This tip will take you a little longer, but it’s one of the most efficient ways to globally speed up how fast all of your characters gain levels. The Alliance Enhancement chart can be a bit daunting at first (SO MANY NODES TO CHOOSE!), but the one you’ll want to complete first is the set of blue nodes on the top left.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 blue section — Fill out the blue section for a permanent +10% XP gain bonus!

When you complete a whole section of the Alliance Enhancement network you’ll gain a global bonus specific to that section. Purchasing all nodes in the blue section will reward a universal +10% XP gain. The earlier you get it, the more it’ll help.

6. Equip XP-boosting ISO-8

Lastly, there are a couple ISO-8 crystals that can help you gain XP quicker. They’re quite rare, but definitely worth farming or looking for if you’re trying to maximize a particular character’s XP gain. Upgrade them and slap two or three on one character and they’ll be cruising in no time.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 AA blue ISO-8 XP — Enjoy a gift from Odin

The most reliable location to get ISO-8 that boosts XP is in the fifth chapter of Asgard. Progress to this point (or start at this checkpoint via the Chapter Select screen) and break down the door that’s guarded by HYDRA soldiers. Clear out the next room and peek behind the big statue of Odin. This box should contain a rare blue XP crystal. You can check out this more detailed video walkthrough if you’re having trouble finding it.

Finally, the level 61 Wakanda Rush and level 65 Wakanda Wave Rift challenges are excellent places to farm XP once you reach higher levels, as well as gain more rare ISO-8 in general. This rift also has a higher frequency of white crystals, which can boost XP further.

Hopefully, this guide helps you level your characters and create a more balanced team. Let us know in the comments below if you found these strategies helpful, and stick with Softonic for more Ultimate Alliance tips and tricks!

Minecraft cancels Super Duper Graphics Pack

Minecraft’s high-quality graphics plan has been canceled.

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Back in 2017, Minecraft announced the Super Duper Graphics Pack. The pack promised to give a new, polished look to the blocky world. Unfortunately, the new pack proved to be a bit too ambitious for the development team as they announced today that the project has been canceled.

According to their blog post, the team wasn’t “happy” about how the pack performed on all devices. Basically, it looks like it worked and looked nice on some devices, but not on all devices.

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Sadly, it looks like we still won’t be able to play Minecraft with “super-duper” graphics. Until the day comes when the Minecraft Development Team brings Minecraft’s graphics to the next level, we will just have to watch videos like this and hope.

Netflix shares jaw-dropping new ‘Dark Crystal’ trailer

A Jim Henson cult classic gets new life with a dazzling Netflix series.

Out: Hobbits

In: Gelflings

Fantasy fans have had a rough run lately. The original “Lord of the Rings” trilogy was an incredible achievement. The “Hobbit” trilogy was a bloated mess. “Game of Thrones” seemed to offer the magic and imagination those fans crave, but the final few seasons fumbled badly. Could Netflix ride to the rescue?

Today, the streaming giant shared a full trailer for their upcoming series, “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.” Take a look.

The video description also adds a bit more information than we’ve previously had…

“Light the fires of resistance! Join Deet, Rian and Brea on an epic quest to find hope in darkness, save Thra, and reveal their destiny. Nothing will ever be the same.”

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The most impressive thing about these early scenes is the visual feel. Head to the movies today and you’re likely to see CGI superheroes or CGI remakes of animated Disney movies. This new “Dark Crystal” series features practical puppets mixed with apparently judicious CGI. The result is tactile and refreshing. Sure, the creatures still look stiff, but they’re actually there.

The biggest “wow” in the trailer is this crazy shot:

Clearly, that’s all CGI, but it looks fantastic.

The 10-episode series also has a stellar lineup of voice talent: Taron Egerton, Nathalie Emmanuel, Caitriona Balfe, Helena Bonham Carter, Natalie Dormer, Harvey Fierstein, Mark Hamill, Jason Isaacs, Eddie Izzard, Toby Jones, Keegan-Michael Key, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Simon Pegg, Andy Samberg, Mark Strong, and Alicia Vikander.

You’ll be able to watch “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” on Netflix beginning August 30.

Facebook dark mode is coming

Soon you will be able to surf through Facebook all in a slick, new dark mode!

It’s 1 a.m. and you’re in bed. Your phone gets a notification. It’s your friend and they just tagged you in a photo. As you unlock your phone to check the notification, you are blinded by the piercing white light from Facebook.

Well, it looks like your eyes are going to be saved as Facebook will soon have a dark mode.

This new feature was discovered by Jane Manchun Wong, a sleuth known for uncovering updates for apps like Facebook and Twitter.

Facebook is working on Dark Mode for mobile

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— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) August 12, 2019

As you can see in the tweet above, the text will be white on a black background. There is no official release date for dark mode. Wong discovered the update by looking at the code in the Android app.

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How to unlock every character in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3

Fight with your favorite superhero! Here’s how to unlock them all.

There’s nothing quite as liberating as running around the X-Mansion as Deadpool, slicing Sentinels to pieces while munching tacos and hurling insults at Juggernaut. Or maybe you’re more of a Sorcerer Supreme who prefers spending time meandering through the mystic miasma of the deadly Dark Dimension. Heck, maybe you want to play as Thanos. It was inevitable.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Thanos — You heard right: You can play as Thanos in this game.

Regardless of who your favorite Marvel character happens to be, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is at its most fun when you can, y’know, play as that character. With a cast of over 35 characters already available (and a dozen more to drop in coming months via DLC), not everybody is unlocked right off the bat.

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Here’s a list of every character in the game, and where/how to unlock them. For simplicity, we’ll just follow the order they appear on the Hero Select screen:

Black Panther: Unlocked in Chapter 8 (Wakanda) at the third SHIELD Access Point, right after the cutscene where Klaw destroys the bridge.

Wasp: Available in Chapter 4 (Avengers Tower) at the third Checkpoint. She helps you clear out a bunch of bots before being available at the SHIELD Access point.

Hawkeye: Available right after defeating the first phase of the Ultron battle. You need to clear out a landing zone for the Quinjet and then he joins your team for the brawl up to Ultimo.

Black Widow: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) right after beating Sandman.

Falcon: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) right after beating Sandman.

Captain America: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) right after beating Sandman.

Iron Man: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) right after beating Sandman.

Thor: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) right after beating Sandman.

Hulk: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) right after beating Sandman.

Daredevil: Available in Chapter 3 (Shadowland) just before you hit Checkpoint 3. He’ll help you navigate a hall filled with traps.

Elektra: Unlocked as a reward for completing the Bad Business challenge in the Gamma Rift.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Gamma Rift Elektra challenge — Unlock Elektra by completing this Rift challenge.

Thanos: Unlocked as a reward for completing The Black Order challenge at the top of the Lambda Rift.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Lambda Rift Thanos challenge — Unlock Thanos by completing this Rift challenge. Best of luck!

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Storm: Available in Chapter 8 (Wakanda) after helping her defeat a group of AIM soldiers. She joins you right at the second SHIELD Access Point.

Psylocke: Available in Chapter 5 (Xavier Institute) right after the first fight: Clearing out the front courtyard with Colossus and Cyclops. Nightcrawler joins her.

Wolverine: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) right after beating Sandman.

Scarlet Witch: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) right after beating Sandman.

Rocket/Groot: Available right at the start of the game. They’re on the first team you get.

Star-Lord: Available right at the start of the game. He’s on the first team you get.

Gamora: Available right at the start of the game. She’s on the first team you get.

Drax: Available right at the start of the game. He’s on the first team you get.

Crystal: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) right after beating Sandman.

Luke Cage: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) once you’ve defeated Venom and Electro. He’s right in the next room and you can switch to him at a SHIELD Access point.

Iron Fist: Available in Chapter 3 (Shadowland) just before you reach Checkpoint 2. He’ll help you clear out a bunch of ninjas guarding the main door.

Loki: Unlocked as a reward for completing the ‘defeat Ebony Maw & 4 bosses’ challenge at the top of the Sigma Rift.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Sigma Rift Loki challenge — Unlock Loki by completing this Rift challenge.

Magneto: Unlocked as a reward for completing the ‘defeat Klaw & 2 bosses’ challenge in the Psi Rift.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Psi Rift Magneto challenge — Unlock Magneto by completing this Rift challenge.

Nightcrawler: Available in Chapter 5 (Xavier Institute) right after the first fight – clearing out the front courtyard with Colossus and Cyclops. Pyslocke joins him.

Deadpool: Available in Chapter 5 (Xavier Institute) right after facing off against Magneto, Mystique, and Juggernaut behind the mansion. The battle takes you inside where Juggernaut ruins poor Deadpool’s taco night. He joins you in a quest for revenge. (Alternatively, you can unlock Deadpool and his chef outfit earlier by purchasing the Season Pass!)

Venom: Available in Chapter 2 (The Raft) after defeating Electro and him right past Checkpoint 4.

Spider-Gwen: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) after defeating Mysterio. Comes with Miles Morales and Ms. Marvel.

Miles Morales: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) after defeating Mysterio. Comes with Spider-Gwen and Ms. Marvel.

Spider-Man: Spider-Man’s joins your party early on in Chapter 2 (The Raft). He’ll be available via Shield Access Point right after you beat Sandman.

Captain Marvel: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) right after beating Sandman.

Ms. Marvel: Available in Chapter 2 (the Raft) after defeating Mysterio. Comes with Spider-Gwen and Miles Morales.

Doctor Strange: Available in Chapter 6 (Dark Dimension) after defeating him in a (rather difficult!) two-stage boss fight. Talk to him at the SHIELD Access Point after the fight and he joins your team.

Elsa Bloodstone: Available in Chapter 6 (Dark Dimension) after helping her fight off a bunch of Mindless Ones. The second SHIELD Access Point is right after completing this fight.

Ghost Rider: Available in Chapter 6 (Dark Dimension) after helping him defeat a horde of Mindless Ones. He’s hanging out right above the third SHIELD Access Point.

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Upcoming DLC

Didn’t see your favorite character in the list? You’ll be happy to hear that Cyclops and Colossus are being added on August 30 as a free update! You don’t even need the Season Pass to get them.

The Season Pass

If that’s still not enough characters for you, there are three upcoming DLC packages (with four characters each) only available through purchasing the game’s Season Pass. The Marvel Knights DLC drops this Fall and will feature Moon Knight, Punisher, Blade, and Morbius.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Marvel Knights DLC — These guys will be joining the cast just in time for Halloween!

The X-Men DLC will come out later this year and features four more X-Men (separate from Colossus and Cyclops). Team Ninja has not specified which X-Men these will be, but considering they’ve already got character models we’d guess it’s Beast, Juggernaut, Mystique, and a mystery character (Jean Grey?).

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Dark Brotherhood Magneto Mystique Juggernaut — They’ve already got character models and attack animations!

Lastly, Team Ninja also announced an upcoming Fantastic 4 DLC that should be landing in 2020. It’ll be a ways from now, but we can’t wait to play as Human Torch, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, and Thing.

Let us know your favorite character in the comments below, and stay tuned with Softonic for more news, strategies, and tips on Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3!

How to watch free TV and movies with Tubi

Tubi TV is the free streaming service that might be your escape from Netflix!

In the world of streaming services, there are naturally some big winners in the space. Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon. You know, the titans of big tech.

In an increasingly fragmented, weirdly transitional era, we’re linking more and more subscriptions to our bank accounts to keep up with all of our favorite programs.

Given the current state of things, it seems that Tubi’s promise of free and legal streaming is at least worth a shot. Heck, you don’t even have to register for an account.

In this article, we’ll take a look under the hood to see what Tubi TV has to offer and whether it’s a worthy replacement for any of the big guys.

What is Tubi TV?

Tubi is a video streaming tool that presents itself as a free Netflix alternative somewhat similar to Sony’s Crackle TV or the Hulu of yesteryear. Remember when you could watch “Parks & Rec” and “The Office” for free? Man, that was nice.

The platform is supported by in-stream ads. Also, you don’t even need to sign up for an account to access their library. This means there are no annoying emails, no subscription fee, just unlimited streaming.

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What’s the deal with Tubi TV sign up?

What’s a little confusing here is, while ads are part of the deal, Tubi’s help section states that “all content on Tubi is free to watch — we don’t offer a subscription service to watch ad-free.”

What that means is, Tubi plays commercials pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll — breaking up your video with ads.

You don’t have to subscribe to any services, but you do need to watch commercials. Those commercials might not align with your interests like they might on Facebook or YouTube. (In this way, Tubi is very much like Pluto.)

Tubi’s ads are targeted using generic criteria. This means that advertisers are going to run really general campaigns to create brand awareness.

Still, if you don’t care about ads, there’s nothing to lose from giving Tubi a shot. Your Tubi TV signup comes with a few perks, including the ability to pause movies and return later (wild, right?). You’ll also gain access to movie recommendations and lists like this Rotten Tomatoes roundup below:

Thousands of titles, but Tubi makes you dig for the gems.

Tubi is free, legal, and totally legit — but, at a glance, it’s not necessarily going to replace your favorite paid streaming services.

There’s no original content like “Stranger Things “or “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

Rather, there’s a TON of reruns like “Little Women of Atlanta” and “Hell’s Kitchen,” plus some truly heinous-looking kids content we have never heard of (seriously, what on God’s green Earth is Fred and why does he have so many movies?).

That said, there’s some good stuff in there, too, you’ll just need to do some digging. Look in the New Releases tab and you’ll find some award winners in the mix — “Spotlight,” “Memento,” “Short Term 12.”

There are throwback cult classics like “Saved!” and “Donny Darko.” There is also a whole section devoted to Christmas horror films — which let’s be honest, look like a real treat.

Where Tubi really shines is that it’s the home for all of your guilty pleasure watches. Whether that means scary Christmas movies or rewatching the “Forensic Files” episodes you’ve only experienced in hotel rooms.

You can watch “Quantum Leap,” and it’ll feel like that first year Netflix streaming was available. And, if you’re a big Lifetime or A&E fan, Tubi means you can finally cut the cord.

Is Tubi available on all devices?

Tubi TV is free to download on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Xfinity X1, Xbox, Sony and Samsung Smart TVs, and PlayStation. You can also watch from your browser, no download required.

As it stands, the streaming service is not available in Europe, due to changes in EU law thanks to the rollout of the GDPR.

Tubi does plan on relaunching in European countries, but they need to work out some compliance details first.

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So, what’s the final word on Tubi?

It’s free… so that’s something.

But seriously, if you’re looking for one of the best free TV apps, this is a solid option.

There are a couple of notable “cons” associated with Tubi TV. First, you need to do some research to find Oscar winners and underrated indie flicks.

Second, this isn’t the best choice for TV. If you’re a fan of “Hoarders” and “Duck Dynasty,” you’re in luck. However, Tubi TV isn’t really the place for beloved comedies or prestige dramas.

How to play Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is a piece of prime real estate on your phone!

The Animal Crossing series is a super popular collection of games for Nintendo consoles. You play as a human in a world of animal friends who all live their lives decorating, playing, fishing, planting, and helping each other become what we believe could be the cutest characters in a game ever.

The art style is adorable and the games are a lot of fun, and with news of the release of the next game in the series, Animal Crossing: New Horizons coming next year many people who haven’t played are wanting to try, especially since seeing the preview at E3.

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If you’re in that category and aren’t sure you want to splurge on the game for your Nintendo Wii yet, we suggest trying the free-to-play lighter version for your mobile device, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp!

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How to play Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Getting started

Once you’ve downloaded the app, start by creating your character. You can change your appearance at any time. Options are basic: gender, hairstyle and color, a few different skin tones, and eye color.

Next, are the controls. To move your character, just tap the area on the screen that you want to go to, or drag your finger and they will follow. The first character that you will officially meet is Isabelle. Yes, that Isabelle from Super Smash Bros.

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She believes that you’re the new camp manager and, at this point, you’ll choose your nickname, which other players will be able to see. Then, you can choose the style of your campsite – natural, cute, sporty, or cool. Even with a specific theme, you can still use all of the items available for each of the campsite styles. Isabelle then asks you to travel to Breezy Hollow and look around for other animals that might need help.

The main goals of the game are to decorate your campsite, make friends, and travel in your camper to give them things that you’ve collected that they need.

Crafting and collecting

As you move around the map, you can collect items like fruit, crafting materials, insects, and other supplies by tapping on them.

Sometimes items are just lying around, and other times you’ll have to gather them by picking them, fishing, or shaking trees. Once you’ve gathered an item, you’ll have to wait (usually a few hours) for them to replenish.

Crafting materials like cotton and steel can be used to make furniture to decorate your campsite. For furniture, take your materials to Cyrus and Reese’s workshop (Re-Tail on the Road) and they make pieces for you. They’ll let you know when your order is ready.

To check out what’s available to craft, look at the craft catalog in the menu bar at the bottom of the screen. Along with the materials that you gather, you’ll also need to spend a few Bells for the labor. If you don’t want to wait, you can speed up the crafting process with Leaf Tickets.

Decorating, trading, and making friends!

To decorate, tap on the grid icon. There, you can place new furniture and move everything around that you already have. If you want to switch out furniture, tap ‘put away’ and then select the items that you want to send to storage.

As you trade items and help characters, you’ll level up your friendship with them and get Bells and other gifts in return. You can also level up by inviting characters to your campsite.

Do this by tapping on the ‘contacts’ tab, which will list all of the friends you’ve made. Then just tap invite, and a cute video will play of you two just hangin’ out. From this point on, that character will be able to visit you freely. You can also plant flowers in your garden and harvest them to sell for Bells.

Wrapping up

Occasionally, the game will need to download data to your device. They make the loading time worth the wait by throwing in an adorable game where you can tap to make your camper jump to collect Bells as it travels along a scenic route. Find those collected Bells in your mailbox.

Every day when you log in to the game there’s a chance for you to get more Bells and other fun items as well. Remember to check your mailbox and collect items there from time to time. It can hold 2,000 items, and once you reach capacity, things will begin to disappear.

All in all, Pocket Camp is a great light version of the full console game. It works over data and on Wi-Fi, but it does have loading screens every time your character travels to a new area on the map. Fortunately, loading screens are not very long, lasting around 3-5 seconds and they show helpful gameplay tips.

We recommend downloading Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp as it’s a fun and really cute way to pass the time. It is available for iOS and Android.