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Following Microsoft's latest news of Xbox Game Pass membership changes, featuring a cost hike for the top tier to $thirty monthly, many subscribers are looking for fresh methods to maximize their membership. If you keeping their membership or thinking about joining, here are this week's picks.

Our selected titles include a beloved JRPG, a charming indie adventure, and a superb puzzler scheduled to depart from the platform shortly.

Persona 4 Golden

Among the top methods to maximize value from Game Pass is by immersing yourself in a lengthy, engaging RPG — and Persona 4 Golden matches that bill perfectly. You take on the part of a teenager who has relocated to the quiet rural town of Inaba. During the day, your objectives include forming friendships, taking on part-time jobs, and managing schoolwork. At night, you investigate a chilling serial murder case by venturing into strange dungeons based on your companions' deepest insecurities.

With a unforgettable cast of characters, tactical turn-based combat, flawless visuals, and a storyline full of surprises, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is regarded as a classic for many reasons. It also boasts a incredibly addictive gameplay loop that will keep you up past bedtime, repeatedly.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

Although major releases like Ninja Gaiden 4 are a primary attraction for the service, the subscription also highlights smaller games. A great example 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 culture. You join Miho, who, after helping his grandma make soup, is transported to a colorful realm filled with potato-stealing frogs and other eccentric animals.

Sopa unfolds similar to an educational computer title from the 90s, as Miho tackles challenges and helps the world's residents by collecting an assortment of objects. Though it's a little unpolished, Sopa is a sweet small game that openly showcases its appreciation for South America.

Cocoon

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure is scheduled to exit Game Pass on Oct. 15, leaving only a short time to experience it via subscription — and you definitely must. Studio the creators designed one of the finest puzzle games of recent years in 2023's Cocoon. Its core puzzle mechanic revolves around transitioning among worlds within other worlds, and frequently you'll transport those worlds, in the shape of vibrant orbs, alongside you.

While it doesn't have explicit guidance, everything about Cocoon's challenges is built in a very intuitive manner, though they can challenge you as well. The year 2023 proved a big period for games, so it's understandable if Cocoon was somewhat overlooked by the masses. Let's correct that while we can.