I'm bad with dates, and only become aware of holidays when seeing advertisements promoting them. Xbox.com tells me that Father's Day is around the corner with its Xbox Dad of the Year Contest. Here's what's up for grabs for the lucky winner:

• One (1) Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment console
• One (1) Xbox 360 HD DVD drive
• One (1) Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel
• One (1) VIP Xbox 360 Accessories Kit including a Wireless Controller, Memory Unit (64MB), a Wireless Networking Adapter, Universal Media Remote, 2 Play and Charge Kits and a Xbox 360 lockable metal travel case

That's a total value of $1,048.98! How do you win this bundle of goodies? Write an original composition between 250 and 500 words about some gaming dad you know and email it to Micrsoft. Pro tip: probably shouldn't mention that he likes the PS3 or Wii. The best one will win, and the writer will receive the above bounty. The losers will won't. Brian Ashcraft

Xbox Dad of the Year [Xbox.com]

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