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After Microsoft's latest announcement of Game Pass subscription updates, including a price increase for the Ultimate Tier to $30 monthly, numerous members are seeking new methods to get the most from their subscription. For those keeping their membership or thinking about signing up, here are this week's picks.

This weekend's games feature a beloved JRPG, a delightful indie adventure, and a superb puzzle game set to leave the platform shortly.

Persona 4: The Golden Edition

One of the top ways to maximize value from Game Pass is by diving into a extensive, captivating role-playing game — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition fits that bill perfectly. Players take on the role of a teenager who has relocated to the sleepy rural town of Inaba. During the day, your objectives include making new friends, working employment, and keeping up with studies. At night, you work to solve a chilling string of murders by venturing into strange locations based on your friends' deepest insecurities.

With a unforgettable cast of characters, tactical turn-based combat, flawless art design, and a storyline packed with twists, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is regarded as a classic for good reason. It also boasts a incredibly addictive gameplay loop that will have you playing late into the night, repeatedly.

Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato

While major releases like Ninja Gaiden IV are a key attraction for the service, the subscription also showcases lesser-known games. A perfect instance of this is Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by the animated classic, this enchanting independent game is a fantasy journey rooted in Latin American traditions. Players join Miho, who, after helping his grandmother prepare soup, is pulled into a colorful world populated by potato-stealing frogs and other quirky creatures.

Sopa plays out like an educational PC game from the 1990s, as Miho solves challenges and helps the world's residents by gathering an assortment of objects. Even if it's a bit unpolished, Sopa is a heartwarming small experience that openly celebrates its love for the region's culture.

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 absolutely should. Studio the creators crafted one of the best puzzlers of this generation in the 2023 release Cocoon. Its core gameplay element revolves around transitioning among realms inside additional worlds, and frequently you'll transport those worlds, in the shape of vibrant spheres, alongside you.

Although it doesn't have direct guidance, everything about Cocoon's puzzles is designed in a highly intuitive manner, yet they can challenge you as well. 2023 was a massive year for video games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was a bit overlooked by many players. Let's rectify that now.