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How Online Gaming Has Evolved

Online games have come a long way since their beginnings in the 1970s and 1980s. Gamers worldwide can play against friends and strangers in an almost endless list of titles on their consoles, PCs, and phones.

Below, we'll cover the transformation of online gaming in recent decades and discuss its impact on the overall gaming experience.

The Role of the Internet

Online gaming started as a niche hobby, with early titles like the Islands of Kesmai attracting core groups of dedicated fans. After the launch of the World Wide Web in 1993, dial-up internet became...

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Strictly favourite waltzes into Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 10/27/2018 - 1:49pm

BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s all-time favourite professional, Robin Windsor, who is hanging up his dancing shoes after a long and successful career, has opened his Farewell Tour, which he'll be bringing to Exeter's Barnfield Theatre on 11 November.

Robin, who was part of the hit TV show for five years, and whose celebrity partners included Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley, and Deborah Meaden, wanted to create a show that was not only action-packed and energetic to match his personality, but also a very personal account of his life, narrated by Robin himself.

Windsor’s...

The Chicago Blues Brothers are on a Motown Mission

The award-winning Chicago Blues Brothers present the world’s biggest and best tribute to the legendary Blues Brothers with ‘MOTOWN MISSION’, a two hour high energy, all-singing, all-dancing songfest featuring over 40 smash hits – many of which were featured in the Blues Brothers films – performed live in concert. They bring their high-energy tribute spectacular to Exeter's Northcott Theatre this Saturday 27th October.

Says Chris, who also serves as the show’s musical arranger and producer: “One of the things I love about being a Chicago Blues Brother is the chance to carry on the...

Musical tragicomedy, Richard Carpenter is Close to You, visits Exeter

Following a sell out smash hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017, and a highly successful Australian tour, musical tragicomedy ‘Richard Carpenter is Close to You’ has embarked on a national tour and will be visiting Exeter's Phoenix Theatre on Sunday November 4th.

He was on top of the world. Looking down on creation. To the left of (and slightly behind) his kid sister, Karen. Now he's back in the spotlight, but it's no longer yesterday once more. In a world of rainy days and Mondays, one man's solitary journey to find himself has only just begun...so get yourself a ticket to ride,...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (19-21 October):

THEATRE Don Carlos Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott A magnificent tale of passion and power set against the chilling backdrop of the bloody and ruthless Spanish Inquisition. Don Carlos is torn apart when his tyrannical father King Philip II seals a peace deal by marrying French noble Elizabeth de Valois, the love of Carlos’ life. The heartbroken heir turns for help to his closest friend, Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa, a champion of the oppressed, who questions the monarch’s iron rule and becomes...

Torbay Art Show creates a picture perfect weekend

The brand new Torbay Art Show, which took place over the weekend of 13th and 14th October, at Torquay Boys’ Grammar School, was a phenomenal success, achieving all its goals as a fundraising event for the school and an artistic highlight for the Bay. Over 1,000 people visited the event with overwhelmingly positive feedback. “Brilliant exhibition” “Great variety” “High standard” “Beautifully presented” “Looking forward to next year!” were just some of the comments received over the duration of the show. Over 70 artists from across the UK, filled the transformed Cavanna Centenary Hall, with...

An Old-School Day Out in Plymouth

If you value activities that don’t revolve around the latest technology and want to enjoy more of an old-school day out, Plymouth has plenty to offer. The coastal city is only a short drive from Exeter, and it’s a great spot to visit for a day or even a weekend. How about rewinding a few years and imagining that smartphones and the internet don’t even exist yet? There are so many exciting, technology-free things to do, and here are some of the best.

Go Swimming at the Life Centre

The swimming centre used to be one of the most popular locations for a day out in the...

Halloween zombie fun at one of Devon’s most popular attractions

Prepare for Halloween horrors as bloodthirsty zombies return to one of Devon’s most popular tourist attractions.

Following the success of last year’s event, The Bear Trail, which is based between Exeter and Cullompton, is once again being turned over to hordes of creepy zombies.

Sign up now for the event, which takes place on Sunday, October 28. Tackle the trail, wade through the muddy ditches and swing out of the reach of the dangerous lurching zombies as they give chase across the trail’s obstacles – and remember, beware what lurks beneath…

Ben Jordan, owner of...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (12-14 October):

THEATRE

Fagin? Friday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter Who was Fagin? Was he the Fagin in Dickens’ Oliver Twist? Was he the Fagin in Oliver! the musical? Was he based on a real-life character? Join Fagin as he reviews his situation during his final night in prison before being hanged. As madness envelopes him he is ‘visited’ by some old friends. Find out who he really was and how he ended up as one of the best known, yet unknown, of Dicken’s characters. Think you know Fagin? Think again. www....

The 18th Two Moors Festival begins

With over 30 performances in 17 stunning locations across 10 days the 18th Two Moors Festival is set to be an unmissable event.

Headline performances from pianist Yevgeny Sudbin, Kaleidoscope Saxophone Quartet, tenor Mark Padmore, and an Evensong with the Choir of Bristol Cathedral are just a few of the treats in store for West Country audiences from 12th to 21st October.

Not only will seasoned professionals be in attendance but winners of this year’s prestigious Young Musicians Competition will play during the festival’s opening weekend to audiences at All Saint’s Church,...

The Donkey Sanctuary's Food Fair cancelled

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/12/2018 - 2:49pm

The Donkey Sanctuary's Family Food Fair which was due to take place on Saturday (13 October) has been cancelled due to bad wather.

A spokesperson for The Donkey Sanctuary said: "As a result of weather warnings we have unfortunately cancelled the Family Food Fair, which was due to take place tomorrow, Saturday 13 October.

"With the location of the Fair in a marquee and high winds expected over the next 24 hours we must put the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers first.

"The sanctuary will remain open over the weekend, with The Kitchen offering hot food and...

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