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Following Microsoft's latest news of Game Pass membership updates, featuring a price increase for the top tier to $30 monthly, numerous members are seeking fresh methods to get the most from their subscription. For those keeping their subscription or thinking about signing up, we present our latest picks.

This weekend's titles feature a beloved JRPG, a charming indie adventure, and a superb puzzle game scheduled to depart from the service soon.

Persona 4: The Golden Edition

One of the best ways to get your money's worth from your subscription is by diving into a extensive, engaging role-playing game — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition fits that description perfectly. You step into the part of a teenager who has relocated to the quiet countryside of Inaba. During the day, your goals include making friendships, taking on employment, and managing studies. At night, you investigate a chilling serial murder case by exploring unique dungeons based on your friends' deepest insecurities.

With a unforgettable cast of characters, strategic turn-based combat, impeccable visuals, and a storyline full of surprises, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is considered a classic for many reasons. It also boasts a incredibly engrossing cycle that will have you playing late into the night, night after night.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

While big releases like Ninja Gaiden IV are a primary attraction for the service, the platform also showcases smaller games. A great instance of this is Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by the animated classic, this enchanting independent adventure is a fantasy journey steeped in Latin American traditions. You join Miho, who, after helping his grandmother make soup, is transported to a colorful realm filled with potato-stealing frogs and other quirky creatures.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato unfolds similar to an educational PC game from the 90s, as Miho solves puzzles and helps the realm's inhabitants by gathering an inventory of items. Even if it's a bit unpolished, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a heartwarming small experience that proudly celebrates its love for the region's culture.

Cocoon

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure is scheduled to exit Game Pass on Oct. 15, leaving only a few days to play it via your membership — and you definitely should. Developer the creators crafted one of the finest puzzlers of this generation in the 2023 release Cocoon. Its core gameplay element focuses on transitioning between realms within additional worlds, and often you'll carry those worlds, in the form of vibrant orbs, alongside you.

Although it doesn't have direct instructions, everything about Cocoon's challenges is built in a highly natural manner, yet they can test you as well. 2023 was a massive year for games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was a bit overlooked by the masses. We should correct that now.