If you've got some old games or game systems kicking around, consider donating them to charity. After all, EB Games might give you a whole $4 in store credit, but that's not always worth your time.

Instead, a newly launched charity called Pixel Equity (pixelequity.org) is asking for donations of used games, game systems and, of course, cold hard cash.

The not-for-profit organization works with youth centers that serve children from households that can't afford video games.

Making a game out of game donations, Pixel Equity contributors can choose a game archetype avatar - warrior, cleric, mage, etc. - for posting on Facebook (or wherever), thus showing just how much you don't need EB's lousy $4 for that old copy of Roof Poodle II.
 
 

It's true: Quality kids games are hard to find. Sure, there's lots out there, but few that are both good and genuinely kid-friendly. Fortunately, GamersGate online games portal has an entire section dedicated to quality family fare. Go ahead, check it out!