Good things come in threes for Sam & Max

They say the third time's a charm, and fans of Sam & Max worldwide can find out if that's true, as the Windows XP and Vista-friendly Episode 3 is now available for purchase.

First released two weeks ago exclusively on GameTap, The Mole, the Mob, and the Meatball can now be downloaded directly from Telltale's website. As with previous episodes, the new game can be sampled as a playable demo, and purchased as a single episode or as part of a full season's package. Existing season customers must follow the specific download instructions to access the new game.

Their latest escapade takes everyone's favourite canine shamus and hyperkinetic rabbity thing to the Ted E. Bear Mafia-Free Playland and Casino in pursuit of an undercover mole who's gone missing. Naturally, mayhem ensues in their attempt to crack the seedy underbelly of the goofy-mask-wearing Toy Mafia, who may just be connected to the nefarious mind-control plot that links one episode to another.

To read more about Episode 3, be sure to check out our recent review.