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After Microsoft's recent announcement of Xbox Game Pass subscription updates, including a price increase for the top tier to $thirty monthly, many members are seeking new methods to get the most from their membership. For those keeping their subscription or considering signing up, we present our latest picks.

This weekend's titles include a beloved JRPG, a charming independent journey, and a superb puzzle game set to depart from the service shortly.

Persona 4 Golden

One of the best methods to maximize value from Game Pass is by immersing yourself in a lengthy, captivating RPG — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition fits that description perfectly. Players step into the part of a teenager who has just moved to the sleepy rural town of Inaba. During the day, your goals involve making new friends, working part-time jobs, and keeping up with schoolwork. At night, you investigate a disturbing string of murders by exploring unique dungeons themed around your companions' deepest insecurities.

With a unforgettable cast of characters, tactical battle system, flawless art design, and a storyline packed with twists, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is regarded as a classic for good reason. It also features a incredibly engrossing gameplay loop that will have you playing late into the night, night after night.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

While major releases like Ninja Gaiden IV are a key attraction for Game Pass, the platform also highlights lesser-known indie gems. A perfect instance of this is Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by the animated classic, this charming independent game is a fantasy tale steeped in South American traditions. You join Miho, who, after assisting his grandma make soup, is pulled into a colorful world filled with potato-nabbing frogs and other quirky animals.

Sopa plays out similar to an learning-focused computer title from the 1990s, as Miho tackles challenges and helps the realm's inhabitants by collecting an assortment of objects. Though it's a little rough around the edges, Sopa is a sweet small game that openly celebrates its appreciation for South America.

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure is scheduled to leave the service on Oct. 15, leaving only a few days to play it via subscription — and you definitely must. Developer the creators designed one of the best puzzle games of recent years in the 2023 release Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure. Its core puzzle mechanic focuses on moving between worlds within other dimensions, and frequently you'll carry those worlds, in the shape of vibrant orbs, with you.

Although it doesn't have explicit instructions, everything about Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure's puzzles is built in a highly natural way, yet they will test you as well. The year 2023 proved a big period for video games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was somewhat missed by the masses. We should rectify that while we can.