Coronavirus: is there such a thing as too much online gaming during lockdown?

With most of the nation confined to their homes for the best part of the day it should hardly be a surprise that we're all flocking online to keep ourselves entertained.

Industry gaming experts say they're seeing a surge in interest in the sport. Games like Football Manager have seen a rise of just over 60% in the number of players during peak time.

Jon Gage runs the One Life Left gaming cafe in Norwich. Although they've had to shut under lockdown rules it hasn't stopped people from taking part.

The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge is organising a charity streaming event with games and quizzes this weekend.

Click below to hear an interview with Craig Jenkins- one of the gamer's involved.

However while there may be cause for celebration with the boom in online gaming, the new trend comes with a note of caution.

There are some who argue such a surge in numbers poses a worry around mental health.

Gaming is recognised as an addiction by the World Health Organisation but those within the industry say it's all about balance.