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3 in 10 Brits Have Skipped a Shower or a Meal to Play Video Games in Lockdown
More Brits than ever played video games last year to beat the boredom of staying home, and our third lockdown in 2021 has seen the trend gain even more traction. With games being released on more platforms, and more genres than ever now is an excellent time to be a gamer!
Fresh Student Living took a deep dive into the gaming industry in the UK to see just what an impact Covid has had on gaming.
More than four in ten UK gamers say they’ve been gaming more during the COVID-19 outbreak (43%). Plus, UK gamers now make up over two thirds of the population (67%); six in ten of this group say they play mobile games (52%); a quarter PC games (25%); and three in ten console games (28%).
When the pandemic first put a stop to everyday life, the gaming world expanded with regular players putting in even more time, and new people joining the trend to connect with friends, kill time and indulge in much-needed escapism. As more people picked up controllers, the UK gaming population exploded by a whopping 63%! People reported feeling happier and calmer, with a higher sense of freedom, thanks to how immersive the best video games are.
The Average Gamer Spent the Equivalent of 39 Days Playing Last Year
Games like FIFA 21, Call of Duty, Animal Crossing and Last of Us were some of the most played games of 2020, with 3 in 10 people skipping showers and meals to play uninterrupted. Almost 6 in 10 Brits also admit to losing sleep due to gaming sessions.
Pre lockdown, the average gamer spent around 13 hours a week playing their favourites. This increased by 5 hours during lockdown with Brits spending 18 hours or more exploring new worlds online – that’s equivalent to 39 whole days spent gaming!
The average gamer usually sets aside a conservative 1-3 hours to play, but in the UK, at least 3% of the population confesses to playing for 15 hours or more in one sitting.
What Video Games is Everyone Playing?
Most Played Video Games of 2020 According to Units Sold
FIFA 21 dominated in 2020 as one of the most anticipated games in the UK, with around 14 games selling per second in the UK last year.
- FIFA 21 (2.18 million)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (1.4 million)
- Grand Theft Auto 5 (1.1 million)
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons (800,000)
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (660,000)
- The Last of Us Part II (530,000)
- NBA 2K20 (480,000)
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege (430,000)
More Brits Are Hooked on Video Games
Lockdown has given us all more time to kill, and today the split between male and female video gamers is strictly 50-50. In the UK, 54% of men and women play a game most days, lowering stress and connecting with others being two of the primary motivators.
Multiplayer Games Keep us Connected
With time to kill and social distancing in effect for most of last year, multiplayer games’ popularity soared as more people jumped online to chat and connect. Even ex-gamers again picked up their controllers to join online communities playing games like Call of Duty, Animal Crossing or Fortnite.
Unsurprisingly, lockdown saw most Brits opt for action-packed and interactive genres, with most gamers choosing fighting, action and huge multiplayer Battle Royale games with lots of other players!
Most played genres in 2020
- Fighting – 81%
- Action – 79%
- Massively multiplayer online games – 78%
- Multiplayer online battle arena games – 75%
The Rise of Covideogamers in 2021
Lockdown has massively changed the gaming community across the world. In the UK, younger gamers spend loads of time playing while self-isolating and spend around two hours a month watching other people play online – a pastime that has increased since lockdown began.
The pandemic has also created a whole new subgenre of gamers known as Covideogamers, who exclusively started gaming during lockdown. Compared to 36% of existing gamers between the ages of 18 – 34, Covideogamers now make up 46% of the population in the same age group – 35% of these new gamers have also admitted it’s so relaxing and stress-relieving, they’re going to start playing more, long after lockdown ends!
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N1 Partners team is attending Affiliate World Global in Dubai on 4 and 5 March 2026. The event is a major meeting point for affiliates, media buyers, and performance-driven brands, known for high-intensity networking, deal-making, and practical conversations around traffic, monetization, and scaling.
One of the key focuses will be the N1 Traffic Cups series, a year-long format of traffic tournaments running throughout 2026. The first stage, N1 SEO Traffic Cup, which is just getting started and will open the season for affiliates ready to compete, scale, and earn extra rewards.
Affiliate World Global will be the perfect moment to discuss the N1 SEO Traffic Cup in person. Attendees will be able to connect directly with the team, get the details first, and explore the best strategies for their traffic to take advantage of the tournament.
In Dubai, N1 Partners will be ready to connect with partners looking for strong brands, fast execution, and flexible deals across 10+ Tier-1 GEOs. The team will also share insights into new projects planned for 2026, upcoming launches, and key growth priorities for the year ahead.
Book a Meeting with Our Affiliate Managers
To make the most of Affiliate World Global, book a meeting with N1 Partners in advance and discuss partnership opportunities directly on-site.
Alexey Gusarov, Team Lead of Affiliates and Victoria Sokolenko, Affiliate Manager, will represent N1 Partners in Dubai and will be available throughout the event to talk about traffic strategy, deal structures, and how to join the upcoming N1 Traffic Cups.
Why Meet N1 Partners at Affiliate World Global
Affiliate World Global is the right place to explore:
- 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with Reg2Dep up to 70%
- Top deals across 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
- CPA up to €700 for high-performing traffic, RevShare up to 45% + NNCO for top partners, and hybrid models
See you in Dubai at Affiliate World Global.
About N1 Partners
N1 Partners is a multi-brand affiliate program and direct advertiser, bringing together 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with high LTV and Reg2Dep conversion rates of up to 70%. Operating successfully since 2018, the company delivers stable results and long-term value for partners worldwide.
N1 Partners offers transparent terms, flexible partnership models, and a reputation as a reliable partner. With a strong product portfolio, advanced retention system, and experienced team, N1 Partners helps partners achieve consistent earnings even in highly competitive Tier-1 markets.
Be number one with N1 Partners.
The post Meet N1 Partners at Affiliate World Global in Dubai appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
N1 Partners team is attending Affiliate World Global in Dubai on 4 and 5 March 2026. The event is a major meeting point for affiliates, media buyers, and performance-driven brands, known for high-intensity networking, deal-making, and practical conversations around traffic, monetization, and scaling.
One of the key focuses will be the N1 Traffic Cups series, a year-long format of traffic tournaments running throughout 2026. The first stage, N1 SEO Traffic Cup, which is just getting started and will open the season for affiliates ready to compete, scale, and earn extra rewards.
Affiliate World Global will be the perfect moment to discuss the N1 SEO Traffic Cup in person. Attendees will be able to connect directly with the team, get the details first, and explore the best strategies for their traffic to take advantage of the tournament.
In Dubai, N1 Partners will be ready to connect with partners looking for strong brands, fast execution, and flexible deals across 10+ Tier-1 GEOs. The team will also share insights into new projects planned for 2026, upcoming launches, and key growth priorities for the year ahead.
Book a Meeting with Our Affiliate Managers
To make the most of Affiliate World Global, book a meeting with N1 Partners in advance and discuss partnership opportunities directly on-site.
Alexey Gusarov, Team Lead of Affiliates and Victoria Sokolenko, Affiliate Manager, will represent N1 Partners in Dubai and will be available throughout the event to talk about traffic strategy, deal structures, and how to join the upcoming N1 Traffic Cups.
Why Meet N1 Partners at Affiliate World Global
Affiliate World Global is the right place to explore:
- 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with Reg2Dep up to 70%
- Top deals across 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
- CPA up to €700 for high-performing traffic, RevShare up to 45% + NNCO for top partners, and hybrid models
See you in Dubai at Affiliate World Global.
About N1 Partners
N1 Partners is a multi-brand affiliate program and direct advertiser, bringing together 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with high LTV and Reg2Dep conversion rates of up to 70%. Operating successfully since 2018, the company delivers stable results and long-term value for partners worldwide.
N1 Partners offers transparent terms, flexible partnership models, and a reputation as a reliable partner. With a strong product portfolio, advanced retention system, and experienced team, N1 Partners helps partners achieve consistent earnings even in highly competitive Tier-1 markets.
Be number one with N1 Partners.
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