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Following the company's recent news of Xbox Game Pass membership updates, including a price increase for the top tier to $30 per month, many subscribers are looking for fresh ways to get the most from their subscription. For those holding onto their subscription or considering joining, we present our latest picks.

This weekend's titles feature a acclaimed JRPG, a delightful indie adventure, and a superb puzzle game scheduled to depart from the service shortly.

Persona 4: The Golden Edition

Among the best methods to get your money's worth from Game Pass is by diving into a lengthy, engaging RPG — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition matches that description exactly. Players take on the role of a high school student who has relocated to the sleepy rural town of Inaba. By day, your objectives include making new friends, taking on part-time jobs, and keeping up with studies. At night, you work to solve a disturbing string of murders by exploring unique locations themed around your friends' deepest insecurities.

With a unforgettable cast of characters, tactical turn-based combat, impeccable visuals, and a storyline packed with surprises, Persona 4 Golden is considered a masterpiece for many reasons. It also boasts a highly addictive cycle that will keep you up past bedtime, night after night.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

Although major titles like Ninja Gaiden IV are a primary attraction for the service, the platform also showcases lesser-known indie gems. A perfect instance of this is Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by Spirited Away, this charming indie adventure is a magical realist tale steeped in South American traditions. You follow Miho, who, after helping his grandma make soup, is transported to a vibrant realm populated by potato-stealing frogs and various eccentric animals.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato plays out similar to an educational PC game from the 90s, as Miho tackles challenges and helps the realm's residents by collecting an assortment of items. Even if it's a little rough around the edges, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a heartwarming little game that openly showcases its love for South America.

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure is set to leave Game Pass on October 15, leaving only a short time to experience it via subscription — and you definitely should. Developer the creators designed one of the finest puzzle games of recent years in the 2023 release Cocoon. Its central gameplay element focuses on transitioning among worlds inside additional worlds, and frequently you'll transport those realms, in the shape of vibrant spheres, alongside you.

Although it lacks explicit instructions, everything about Cocoon's challenges is designed in a very natural manner, yet they can test you as well. The year 2023 proved a massive period for video games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was somewhat missed by the masses. Let's correct that now.