The Sparkly Tanga Meringue donut is one of the most powerful recipes in Pokémon Legends Z-A, and it will allow you to raise the stakes for your Alpha and Shiny hunts in Mega Dimension DLC. Alpha and Shiny variants aren't only more powerful, but they're incredibly rare to spot. When you use a donut with Sparkling and Alpha Power, you raise the chances of encountering both. This guide will list down what I believe is the best possible recipe to create a donut that offers both Sparkling and Alpha Power (and also for all types). How to make Sparkly Tanga Meringue donut in Pokémon Legends Z-A The process of making the Sparkly Tanga Meringue donut is pretty much the same as other recipes. Head to Hotel Z, where you can find Ansha and her baking area. Here's a list of ingredients you'll require for making this donut. Three Hyper Haban Berry (85 Sweet and 65 Fresh)Five Hyper Tanga Berry (95 Sweet, 10 Spicy, 10 Sour, and 5 Bitter) In simple words, the Sparkly Tanga Meringue donut is focused massively on the Sweet aspect, which is required to get the Alpha Power boost. Having a lot of flavor points in Sweet is almost always going to guarantee you a donut that boosts Alpha Power. Screenshot by Destructoid As usual, all donuts outside fixed recipes like Bad Cruller or the Old-Fashioned have random outcomes. Hence, there's a chance that your outcome might not have Sparking Power (since Alpha Power will be almost guaranteed). If you still miss out, you can just reset to your last save by closing the game, which will help you get back your recipes. If you want another recipe that's solely focused on Sparking Power, you can try baking the Sparkly Occa Meringue donut. This specific donut also has a chance to include Humungo Power and Catching Power. IF you're approaching the endgame, the Plasma Glazed donut will allow you to open a special portal to reach Mega Zeraora. The post How to make Sparkly Tanga Meringue Donut in Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension (Sparkling and Alpha Power) appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Ashes of Creation is now out on Steam as developers Intrepid Studios have released their MMO in early access, and there's a host of different classes to pick from. Actually known as Archetypes, the class system in Ashes of Creation is pretty complex. While we don't have the sub-Archetypes in the game yet, there are already eight fully-developed options available to us. This guide will help you make the best decision possible when the time comes for you to pick an Archetype. Disclaimer: Summoner is yet to be assessed. Table of contentsComplete Ashes of Creation class tier list (Steam Launch)S-tierA-tierB-tierComplete Ashes of Creation class tier list (Steam Launch) While the Summoner is yet to be assessed, I have ranked all the other seven classes across three different tiers. Image via Intrepid Studios S-tier choices are the strongest options you can currently enjoy inside the game.A-tier choices are decent shouts as far as in-game strength is concerned.B-tier choices are worthy choices, but lack in overall strength and abilities in the current meta. Here's a quick rundown of how the different classes stack up before we deep dive into the details. TierClassSFighter, Cleric, BardATank, MageBRanger, RogueS-tierFighter: The Fighter is one of the best choices for beginners due to its all-rounded nature. It can do a lot of damage in a short time while having the ability to stay alive. Both Blood Fusion and Berserk are powerful skills, and other abilities feed them. Whether you're playing in a group or solo, Fighter is one of the safest choices.Cleric: Having a good healer is necessary in any MMO, and the stakes go up a notch in Ashes of Creation. A Cleric class player is almost necessary for any group activity. Not only can you heal fast, but you can also use your shields to protect your allies (primarily with the help of Divine Flare and Deliverance). Strangely enough, Judgement and Smite offer enough damage on the side to help you survive a fight or two on your own.Bard: If you want to play a support role but don't want to become a healer, the Bard class is a perfect choice. You have decent heal potential, but you can also buff your allies. These buffs, which primary come from abilities like Pensive, can turn the tides of a battle in your favor. The Bard also has good crowd control options like Marionette, which allows you to control the tempo of a battle.A-tierTank: The Tank is a slightly boring class in some ways, but it's a necessary one. Without a good Tank, you'll struggle to win group fights. Taunt and Reflect abilities allow the class to save quishier opponents, and then make them last longer in battles. It's slightly weak when playing alone, which is the main reason behind the A-rank.Mage: The Mage class is incredibly offensive and has extraordinary elemental powers. It's an enjoyable class for those who want to do all types of damage from range, but the defense is a significant cause of concern. The Mage arguably has the weakest defense, making it pretty hard to survive on its own. You'll also have to build it in a mana-efficient fashion to make the most of its abilities.B-tierRanger: The Ranger is a really fun class if you like shooting from a distance. It has a solid power scaling that grows with the duration of a battle. Headshot and Snipe allow you to take down weaker enemies, while skills like Bear Trap will allow you to control the battle's tempo. However, the Ranger is very squishy and struggles to survive. Moreover, it's not ideally a class that's meant to shine in longer battles (the abilities become better, but the squishy health makes it hard for you to survive).Rogue: The Rogue class is one of the best choices in PvP due to its stealthy and mobile nature. However, the class has a very high skill ceiling, as you'll need to master the general movement and timing of the attacks. The post Ashes of Creation class tier list appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
During The Game Awards 2025, developer CI Games gave players a fresh look at gameplay for the upcoming Soulslike title Lords of the Fallen 2, which is slated to release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Lords of the Fallen 2 is a direct sequel to 2023's Lord of the Fallen, a Soulslike that tasked players with both surviving and navigating dual worlds filled with challenging obstacles and lethal enemies. View the full article
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the biggest and most acclaimed releases of 2025, as evident by the glowing reviews and success it's seen since releasing in April. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 added even more accolades to its name at The Game Awards, and while accepting the grand prize at the closing of this year's show, Sandfall's CEO and Creative Director Guillaume Broche casually announced that a previously promised update was live. View the full article
A new PlayStation 5 exclusive co-op game has been revealed at The Game Awards, called 4:Loop. The new co-op title 4:Loop comes directly from the creator of Left 4 Dead, one of the most popular four-player co-op action games ever, and gamers who have been watching The Game Awards are intrigued. View the full article
When Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was released in February 2025, many heralded it as an early Game of the Year contender at The Game Awards, but in a twist of events, Warhorse Studios' sequel didn't manage to pick up a single win. Instead, as many expected out of The Game Awards, Expedition 33 swept up most of its nominations. View the full article
Highguard, a new hero shooter game developed by new studio Wildlight Entertainment, was the final announcement at The Game Awards 2025. The Game Awards 2025 was full of big world premiere reveals, with some of gaming's longest-running franchises represented at the show. Instead of relying on an established IP for the big final announcement at the event, Geoff Keighley showcased the brand-new IP Highguard. View the full article
Neon Giant, the studio behind the slick and deceptively deep The Ascent, unveiled its upcoming game at The Game Awards 2025. The Game, which was revealed through a flashy trailer combining gameplay and cinematics, is called NO LAW, and was one of many surprising reveals at this year's Game Awards. View the full article
The Game Awards has ended for another year. In a show that saw Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 breaking the Game Awards record for the most awards won, a number of big game reveals and other announcements were also made. Here’s the full list of everything that was announced, with links to full stories where available. Read More... View the full article
Few video games can elicit the same particular blend of excitement, frustration, and disappointment as Half-Life 3, and after The Game Awards 2025, it looks like this will continue to be the case. Indeed, as sad as it is, Half-Life 3 was not, in the end, revealed at the event. View the full article
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 has been confirmed, and Creative Assembly is making sure the grim darkness of the 41st millennium is on full display. Featuring four playable factions, customizable armies, apocalyptic weaponry, and strategic battles, Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is following in the steps of its fantasy predecessor in a big way. View the full article
One thing 2D does exceptionally well is provide accuracy. Drop that third dimension and it becomes a lot easier to maneuver with pinpoint precision, nailing jumps or any other action with pixel-perfect skill, once you've dialed into the controls. The war between 2D and 3D ended years ago with both sides the victor, because each does its own things better than the other, and certain flavors of game need one style of presentation or the other to function properly. Up until now Super Meat Boy's precision platforming has been fully 2D focused, but with Super Meat Boy 3D it's poking its head into new territory. View the full article
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic was arguably the biggest reveal from The Game Awards 2025, but it may be a long time before we're actually able to play it. Taking place in the beloved version of the galaxy far, far away first established by Knights of the Old Republic in 2003, Fate of the Old Republic is helmed by the same director, Casey Hudson. View the full article
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stormed The Game Awards 2025, winning all but one category it was nominated in, including the main prize: Game of the Year. Totaling 9 wins for the team. Sandfall Interactive's much-loved RPG won Game of the Year ahead of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Accepting the Game of the Year award to rapturous applause, director Guillaume Broche thanked the "incredible team" at Sandfall Interactive, most of whom were in attendance and in costume. Broche extended his thanks to the "unsung heroes" of the video game industry, "the people who make tutorials on YouTube on how to make a game, because we had no idea how to make a game before." The Game of the Year award goes to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! #TheGameAwards @expedition33 @sandfallgames @kepler_interact [Hidden Content] — The Game Awards (@thegameawards) December 12, 2025 Broche went on to issue a personal thank you to Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, "who inspired me to become a game dev." Broche ended his speech by announcing the shadow drop release of Clair Obscur DLC. Clair Obscur also won Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score And Music, Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, and Best RPG. Jennifer English won Best Peformance for her role in the game. The only category Clair Obscur was nominated in that it didn't win was Best Audio Design, which went to EA's shooter, Battlefield 6. Still, it's a remarkable result for the relatively small team at Sandfall Interactive, especially given Clair Obscur is its debut title. Be sure to check out everything announced at The Game Awards 2025 for more, as well as the winners list in full. Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took home the top honors for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025 tonight. Check out the full list of winners in every category at The Game Awards website. Winning the big award beat out a crowded field of stellar nominees such as Death Stranding 2: On The Beach from Kojima Productions and Sony Interactive Entertainment, Donkey Kong Bananza from Nintendo, Hades II from Supergiant Games, Hollow Knight: Silksong from Team Cherry, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II from Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Read This Article Free Get instant access by joining the GB MAX Access tier — it’s free to sign up and unlock premium content.Join Now to Start ReadingAlready a member? Sign in The post Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes home Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025 appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article
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