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Father’s Day should be a time for dad to kick back and enjoy himself, and there are few better ways to take it easy than playing a quality game. If you’re looking to treat a dad who spends much of their free time exploring other worlds, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite gaming-related gifts, from controllers and handheld consoles to board games and coffee table books.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.co
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