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They spent their time chatting and gaming on the PlayStation.

It comes at a difficult time for in-person gaming events across the UK and the gaming industry as a whole.

One of the main showcases for UK gaming has been cancelled, reflecting the wider struggles of an industry which has seen a series of job cuts and studio closures.

In September, Insomnia Gaming Festival, the UK's biggest gaming expo, was due to take place in Birmingham, but following a number of lay-offs at its organiser, Player1 Events, tickets never went on sale.

"Now that bigger gaming companies are running their own digital events, there's no reason for them to spend time, money, and resources on being present at in-person events."