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Following the company's latest news of Game Pass subscription changes, featuring a price increase for the Ultimate Tier to $thirty monthly, numerous subscribers are seeking new methods to get the most from their subscription. For those holding onto their subscription or thinking about joining, here are our latest picks.

This weekend's games feature a beloved Japanese role-playing game, a delightful indie journey, and a superb puzzle game scheduled to leave the platform shortly.

Persona 4 Golden

One of the best methods to maximize value from Game Pass is by immersing yourself in a extensive, engaging role-playing game — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition fits that description perfectly. You step into the part of a high school student who has just moved to the quiet rural town of Inaba. During the day, your objectives include making friendships, taking on employment, and managing schoolwork. At night, you investigate a chilling string of murders by exploring strange locations themed around your companions' deepest insecurities.

With a unforgettable group of heroes, strategic turn-based combat, impeccable visuals, and a storyline packed with twists, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is regarded as a masterpiece for good reason. It also boasts a incredibly addictive cycle that will have you playing late into the night, repeatedly.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

While big releases like Ninja Gaiden IV are a primary attraction for Game Pass, the subscription also highlights lesser-known indie gems. A perfect instance of this is Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato. Drawing from the animated classic, this enchanting indie game is a fantasy tale steeped in South American traditions. You join Miho, who, after helping his grandmother make soup, is pulled into a colorful realm populated by potato-nabbing frogs and various quirky creatures.

Sopa plays out like an educational computer title from the 1990s, as Miho solves puzzles and aids the realm's residents by gathering an inventory of objects. Even if it's a little rough around the edges, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a heartwarming little experience that openly celebrates its love for the region's culture.

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure is set to exit the service on Oct. 15, leaving only a few days to experience it via subscription — and you definitely should. Developer Geometric Interactive crafted one of the finest puzzle games of recent years in the 2023 release Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure. Its core puzzle mechanic focuses on moving among realms within additional dimensions, and often you'll carry those realms, in the shape of vibrant spheres, with you.

Although it doesn't have explicit guidance, everything about Cocoon's puzzles is designed in a very natural way, yet they can challenge you as well. 2023 was a big year for video games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon was a bit missed by many players. We should rectify that now.