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Following Microsoft's latest announcement of Xbox Game Pass membership updates, including a price increase for the top tier to $thirty per month, numerous subscribers are seeking fresh methods to maximize their subscription. If you holding onto their membership or thinking about joining, here are our latest picks.

This weekend's games include a acclaimed JRPG, a charming indie journey, and a superb puzzler scheduled to depart from the service soon.

Persona 4 Golden

Among the best methods to get your money's worth from your subscription is by immersing yourself in a extensive, captivating role-playing game — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition matches that bill perfectly. Players step into the part of a teenager who has relocated to the quiet rural town of Inaba. During the day, your objectives include forming friendships, working employment, and managing studies. At night, you investigate a disturbing serial murder case by exploring unique dungeons based on your friends' inner fears.

With a unforgettable group of heroes, tactical battle system, flawless art design, and a storyline packed with twists, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is considered a classic for good reason. It also boasts a highly addictive gameplay loop that will keep you up past bedtime, night after night.

Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato

Although major releases like Ninja Gaiden IV are a key 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 enchanting independent game is a fantasy journey rooted in Latin American traditions. Players follow Miho, who, after assisting his grandma make soup, is transported to a vibrant realm populated by potato-nabbing frogs and various quirky animals.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato unfolds like an educational computer title from the 90s, as Miho tackles challenges and aids the realm's inhabitants by collecting an inventory of objects. Even if it's a bit unpolished, Sopa is a sweet little game that openly showcases its appreciation for South America.

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure

Cocoon is set to leave the service on October 15, leaving only a few days to play it via your membership — and you definitely should. Developer Geometric Interactive crafted one of the best puzzle games of this generation in the 2023 release Cocoon. Its core puzzle mechanic focuses on moving between worlds inside additional dimensions, and frequently you'll transport those worlds, in the shape of vibrant orbs, with you.

While it doesn't have explicit guidance, everything about Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure's puzzles is designed in a highly intuitive manner, yet they can challenge you as well. 2023 was a big period for games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon was somewhat missed by many players. Let's correct that while we can.