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After Microsoft's latest news of Xbox Game Pass subscription changes, featuring a price increase for the top tier to $30 monthly, many members are seeking fresh ways to maximize their subscription. For those keeping their membership or thinking about signing up, we present this week's recommendations.

Our selected titles include a acclaimed Japanese role-playing game, a charming indie journey, and a brilliant puzzle game scheduled to leave the service shortly.

Persona 4: The Golden Edition

One of the best methods to maximize value from Game Pass is by immersing yourself in a lengthy, engaging RPG — and Persona 4 Golden matches that description perfectly. You take on the part of a high school student who has just moved to the quiet countryside of Inaba. During the day, your goals involve making new friends, taking on part-time jobs, and managing studies. At night, you investigate a disturbing string of murders by exploring unique dungeons based on your friends' inner fears.

With a unforgettable group of heroes, tactical turn-based combat, flawless art design, and a storyline packed with twists, Persona 4 Golden is considered a masterpiece for many reasons. It also features a highly engrossing cycle that will have you playing past bedtime, repeatedly.

Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato

Although big releases like Ninja Gaiden IV are a primary selling point 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 independent adventure is a magical realist journey steeped in South American traditions. You follow Miho, who, after assisting his grandma prepare soup, is pulled into a colorful realm populated by potato-nabbing frogs and other quirky creatures.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato plays out similar to an educational computer title from the 90s, as Miho tackles challenges and aids the realm's residents by gathering an inventory of items. Even if it's a bit unpolished, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a heartwarming little game that openly showcases its appreciation for the region's culture.

Cocoon

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure is set to exit the service on October 15, giving you only a short time to play it via subscription — and you absolutely must. Studio the creators crafted one of the finest puzzlers of recent years in the 2023 release Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure. Its central gameplay element focuses on transitioning among realms inside additional dimensions, and often you'll carry those worlds, in the shape of vibrant spheres, with you.

Although it doesn't have direct instructions, everything about Cocoon's challenges is built in a highly natural manner, yet they can test you as well. 2023 was a big period for video games, so it's understandable if Cocoon was somewhat missed by many players. We should rectify that now.