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With sports in lockdown, does COVID-19 herald the victory of video gaming? This week's World Vs Virus podcast

Twenty Seven-year-old Christian Acevedo plays the video game 'Fortnite Battle Royale' from his home in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., on April 21, 2018. Acevedo says if he doesn't have to work the next day, he often stays up all night to play the popular game. REUTERS/Jillian Kitchener - RC1EDC81D570

In lockdown, players gonna play Image: REUTERS/Jillian Kitchener

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