When you're not having fun in the summer sun, this is one of the best times of year to stay in and play a few games. Plus, with the recent Father's Day holiday and all the graduations going on, you probably have someone in your life who's due for a gift or two.

Find the best game-related gifts for the dads and grads on your list with our gift guide, which includes the best new games and hardware of 2009 along with the best of last year. If you know which game platform you're shopping for, such as the PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PSP, or DS, use the navigation bar on the right to jump to some of the best picks for that platform. Or if you're shopping for someone with specific interests, use the categories above to pick out action-packed games, racing games, military games, role-playing games, sports games, strategy and puzzle games, family games, and games for music lovers. Now, let's get shopping!

The Dads & Grads Poll:

Which of these gifts do you want most this summer?

1 A new game system
2 My favorite video game
3 New game hardware

Top Picks for Summer 2009

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