It's already the third installment for this five-part series listing 25 games that do not deserve to collect dust in the bargain section of any store. In this installment, we'll have a few games that come from reputable franchises, such as Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops and Tekken: Dark Resurrection. We'll also have an interesting puzzle/brain training hybrid in the form of PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient, and other titles. Don't miss out on the entire list in the full article!

The scenario is all too familiar. A new hot game is announced, all the hype is brought to the highest level until you burn in anticipation, and then it finally gets released, tagged at a cost that your budget just can't afford. Unless you skip all your meals and save every penny you've got, that is.

Totally sucks, right?

Well, now you have that second chance! And starving doesn't even have to be an option. We recently posted in this website an article about Death Jr and how it only cost under $10! Yes, it is definitely for real! And who do we credit for this mecca of an opportunity? Why, the leader in retail stores, of course - Sears. From ps2">PS2 to PSP, Nintendo DS and Xbox, Sears is currently offering games at marked down prices. For as low as $9.97!

Unbelievable? Believe it. One Codeejonz (thanks for the heads up!) actually went to Sears to pick up his copy of Death Jr after reading that QJ article. Guess what he found out: Death Jr did retail for the reported price - and so did other titles like Virtua Tennis, Untold Legends, and The Hustle. SSX on Tour even sold for $6.97. Codeejonz did warn that most of the titles aren't marked, but just ask Sears to do a price check and you just might get the games for the marked down price.

Head to the nearest Sears outlet near you before you miss this chance again! You can also check out sears.com for a full listing of the items on sale.

E3 week is already upon us and news just keeps on flowing in. And this just in! Sony will be re-releasing the cash-cows for the PSP again. Or should we say, a collection of 'Platinum greatest hits' in Europe and Australia from 1st June 2006.

Commenting on the launch of Platinum, SCEE’s Vice President of Product Marketing, Simon Rutter said, “The Platinum collections have been hugely successful. Experienced gamers know that they are getting the pick of the crop with a Platinum title, and are doing so at a great price, while the Platinum collection on PSP provides the perfect entry route for those new to handheld gaming – an unbeatable combination!”

The "pack" includes some really good games like Everybody's Golf, WRC, and F1 Grand Prix. There's also Medievil Resurrection, Ridge Racer, Pursuit Force, plus a few really huge sellers like Virtua Tennis, WWE Smackdown vs Raw, Burnout Legends and Need For Speed Underground Rivals. And not to forget King Kong and Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire

Quoting Mike Hayes (COO, Sega Europe), "We are absolutely delighted that the success of Virtua Tennis World Tour has made it eligible to join the PSP Platinum collection. As with previous Platinum collections, this brand represents a huge ‘seal of quality’ for the consumer. It is a great accolade and a ringing endorsement of the popularity of Virtua Tennis World Tour."

In that list are a few gems, which I myself love a lot. Let's just hope that their re-release is as good as the original one. And stay tuned for the latest news from E3.

Because Sega want to make sure the games meet "quality standards", they have pushed back the release of both Chromehounds for Xbox 360 and Myst for the Sony PSP.

Previously set for May 25, Chromehounds is now due June 29, while Myst's going from April 20 to June 15.

Developed by From Software (Armored Core), Chromehounds is the first next-generation Mech combat game with a strong focus on online play, cooperative or competetive. Battles incorporate tactics, communication and hands-on combat skills to same parts, with players either taking up the role of a Squad member or a Tactics commander.

Myst, on the other hand, will not just be a straight PSP port of the PC best-seller, but feature new contents and scenarios to meet today's visual standards.

If this decision results in more polished, bug-free games, it's certainly a wise one, as especially the PSP has been marred by buggy, rushed out titles in the past.