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Yeah, I had the MAG and a bit of ammo....... only to use a couple of bullets overall as I wanted to save them for the final boss and didn't need them. In all honesty, I liked it but was disappointed with how Nemesis was used. Nemesis itself was a monster and as I expected but the way it was being built up to release, it was going to be the next stage of Mr. X and possibly be similar to Isolation's Alien, but it didn't get to that at all.

Finished the Resi 3 remake and am going to have a crack on Streets of Rage 4 now. Been waiting a long time for a sequel.

Completed Resi 3 now @Mel81x. After finishing the game, I've realised I like to make things as awkward as possible for myself when I don't need to.

I haven't played an Assassin's Creed game fully since the third one. I did start Black Flag but never really got into it. Haven't really bothered with the series since.

My ammo's a bit low so trying to dodge more while getting what I need. My mate was liking SOR4 a lot as well, even saying that it could be the best in the series.

How much is it for strong rope these days?

Bought the game on Switch in the end @Mel81x. Following the confirmation that the Switch version is more or less identical to PS4 and being able to get it for a couple of quid cheaper (thanks to Nintendo's gold points with any games), it was pretty much a no brainer. I'll aim to give it a go this weekend as I want to finish Resi 3 first (think I'm close as I'm in the labs now) and remember the hospital part being 'the beginning of the end' in the original version.

A mate of mine sent this to me earlier. https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1276697/Boris-johnson-coronavirus-lockdown-illegal-court-judicial-review-simon-dolan

Ffs, what an absolute wankstain. It really does show how pathetic our society can really be.

I haven't seen that. Got a link?

As I've said previously, I agree that they were too slow to react to start with (whether that was based on initial science or medical advice, I don't know) and I agree that they messed up horribly on the PPE aspect as that should have been resolved well beforehand. As they're the UK Government, you'd expect more scrutiny. However, what I'm trying to show is a counter point as while one gets hammered in the media and by the general public (let's be honest, it's mainly because they're the Tories), the other has barely been touched by comparison. Case in point, the PPE. We had more provided earlier today on top of extra a few days ago. Vaughan Gething had admitted that we had a few days left at one point and as health and social care is devolved in Wales, where was the criticism at the Welsh Government by comparison? Using @Stan's previous post, the UK government had fudged the figures to make it look like they hit the target, while the Welsh Government (which is Labour run and pretty much has been since we've had devolution) didn't hit a test target by mid April and simply abandoned it. The UK Government gets laughed it despite the considerable increase while the Welsh Government barely gets criticism. Why? This is where I'm coming from and trying to make a point. I'm aware that a few members on here will rip into the Tories because of what has happened in their areas and that's fine. I know that the Tories are not great and have a questionable past and present (the Rhondda Valleys were very badly hit when the mines were closed). However, based on what I've seen from the Welsh Government since devolution was voted in, I've not seen much better from them. I could go into it more but it'll start to get into a bit of a rant so will stop there. I hope you get an idea of where I'm getting at with this.

Not at all. I just find it hypocritical that one gets hammered for not reaching a target in time while the other, despite criticism from opposition parties, has got off relatively scot free by comparison.

Sneaky but at least they had a target. Our Labour run government just abandoned any testing targets altogether.

You know they will. The irony is that, as I mentioned previously, the Welsh Government has basically abandoned targets after failing to hit the 5k target and while the opposition (mainly Plaid and the Tories) have criticised it, no one else has. It's this sort of thing that just grates on me really.

Yeah, that's a bit odd really, especially as 4 players can be done locally. Maybe in future they might add it but probably unlikely.

True, Nintendo's online is woeful compared to PSN and especially XBL. At the same time, Nintendo have allowed cross play with other platforms, unlike Sony. Also, just saw this published and my mate sent a video over going into detail about. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2020-streets-of-rage-4-switch-xbox-one-port-analysis I think that's pretty much confirmed which platform to buy it on. I guarantee that if I like it enough and it eventually goes on sale, I'll probably get it for the other as well because I'm a sad twat.

I'm still not sure. I'm leaning more towards the Switch because of the portability and that I can get it cheaper with the saved points I have. At the same time, I know I can't utilise the local multiplayer full on Switch as I only have the console joycons (not that it currently matters with the lockdown), whereas I can get multiplayer easier on PS4.

Plaid will join Labour as both are similar in terms of their position. They did it in the last AM elections and I'm sure they'll do the same again if the opportunity arise.

PS4 or Switch. The usual argument of portability or performance mainly. Forgot to mention earlier that there's a slight price reduction until Sunday on both PS4 and Switch as well. Nothing huge but it's nice regardless.

Awwww. I'll have no one to play online with.

On which console or on PC?

I wouldn't mind SOR2 Axel myself, seeing as he was my go to character in that game. My mate has the game via Gamepass (hint hint @Dr. Gonzo) and really likes it. Shame there's no cross play though.

It won't happen. Swansea, Cardiff, Newport and the surrounding valley areas are Labour strongholds. That alone practically gives them the win.

Streets of Rage 4 out tomorrow and reviews appear to be positive about it. Was fearing the worst as I adore Streets of Rage 2 but it appears that its hit the mark and then some.

It could be worse for us in Wales. 1. Test targets have been abandoned as 'we don't need to test that many a day' (despite promising the capacity of 5,000 tests a day by mid April) and the WHO constantly saying that we should test, test and test. England by comparison are trying to increase capacity as much as possible. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52356767 Our Health Minister Vaughan Gething then says yesterday that 'more tests are significantly needed', but no targets are set as 'it's not helpful'. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52463029 2. Two health boards in Wales (one of which has been under special measures since 2015) and haven't had many deaths each can't do basic maths, with the blame being caused as either 'a glitch in reporting' or using a different system altogether. One didn't provide figures for a whole month, while the other under reported until 24th April. This could start to make the death figures (and possibly others) unreliable. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52439435 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52458608 3. While we are fully aware of the lack of PPE available in the UK and we can all agree the UK Government should have taken action far earlier (I'll admit that I haven't watch the Panorama clip yet), Vaughan Gething said recently that we only had full PPE 'for a few days' last week. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52370677 We've now had new PPE equipment delivered at Cardiff Airport. However, this asks one question. Considering that health and social care is devolved in Wales, why didn't our AM's order their own PPE supply, seeing as they've now done that? If questions are being asked of the UK Government, surely the same must be asked to the Welsh Government as well. 4. On 6th April, Vaughan Gething had said that we had bought 1,035 ventilators as part of UK arrangements. However, we have since only distributed 171 ventilators and have 60 in reserve. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52457010 While Vaughan Gething has tried to provide reassurances that if we need the full amount, we'll get it, it's concerning that we only have about a fifth of the amount available so far, especially if a second wave hit. There's also no guarantee that we'll get all of them if required now. 5. Today, our First Minster Mark Drakeford announced that while England will test all residents and staff at care homes, NHS Wales will only provide tests to residents and staff that show symptoms as testing everyone will have 'no value' and 'diverts capacity'. This is despite the WHO saying to 'test, test, test' and our capacity only being 2,100 a day at present. When BBC asked the Welsh Government if they could speak to either the chief medical officer or chief scientific advisor, it was declined. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52470272 This could cause more issues as if only those with symptoms are tested, many others could easily be infected by that point and most likely cause more unnecessary deaths. Instead, the Welsh Government appear to be more concerned about playing politics to gain political brownie points and 'getting one over the Tories in the UK Government', such as: 1. Our Education Minister Kirsty Williams announcing that schools will close in Wales by 'being the first' and 'leading the way', despite the UK Government due to announce school closures regardless. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-51947148 2. Mark Drakeford announcing a week extension to the previous three week lockdown on the 8th April, despite a COBRA meeting taking place the following day with the four nations to review the current lockdown measures. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52215421 Mark Drakeford then declares a week later that Wales will extend the lockdown for another three weeks. While all four UK nations agreed the extension, Mark Drakeford claimed that Dominic Raab's announcement to extend the lockdown was 'UK Government ministers catching up with his idea from last week'. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52308604 This is despite the fact that the lockdown was always going to be extended, but Mark Drakeford simy wanted to 'be the first' and show 'Wales leading the way' for something clear and obvious again. 3. While England's lockdown measures do not have regulations in regards to restricting exercise to once a day, Mark Drakeford has set the restriction and the police have the powers to issue fines for those who exercise more than once. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52056337 This simply can't be enforced as you can't prove that someone has actually done exercise more than once a day. This goes back to the 'getting one over the UK Government' point by adding this restriction, but without actually thinking about it. 4. Mark Drakeford has told employers to take all reasonable measures to ensure that staff are kept two metres apart at work or face possible fines which the police and council have the powers to do. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52184794 While I understand the reasoning behind it, it has simply been rushed through and was pointed out by CBI Wales that it was to be implemented over a single weekend and without clear guidance until the last minute. This has even been criticised by the police, with all four Welsh chief constables objecting to it. While the Welsh Government has insisted that it's a last resort, 'the public would rather police enforce essential legislation rather than being factory inspectors'. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52213177 5. Mark Drakeford has apparently been 'struggling' to engage with UK ministers in regards to a lockdown exit, yet apparently published a framework that the Conservative Welsh Secretary was unaware of, while the Wales Office Minister David TC Davies has said that while attending meetings with Michael Gove, there's always a Welsh Government representative at the meeting. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52470579 It says a lot when a Nobel Prize-winning scientist has not only criticised the UK Government, but the Welsh Government as well, saying that 'while they are buying PPE from abroad, they have not used our own resources' and that no reply was received following a Cardiff University letter offering support, which they haven't fully denied and just distanced themselves from his remarks. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52371941 Two more final points to make as well which kind of sums us up as a whole in Wales 1. During a virtual National Assembly meeting today and the lockdown restrictions being in place since March, the National Assembly had to approve it to keep it in force. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52478690 It was voted overwhelmingly to endorse the lockdown. If someone could answer the point of the vote, please let me know. 2. As part of an advisory to assist with Wales's recovery from the coronavirus crisis, they have appointed Gordon Brown (yes, that Gordon Brown) to advise on how Wales can operate in areas such as the NHS and transport after the lockdown is lifted. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52468157 While it's noteworthy that he's doing it for free, I'm not hiding my breath over this. His first session is around the economy post coronavirus crisis. Good luck to Gordon Brown as the Welsh Government know what they're doing. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-48757245 Don't be mistaken. This is not intended to be a defence of the UK government at all and fully accept they should have been quicker to react and should have also been more prepared. However, what I'm trying to show here is that while the UK Government gets ripped to shreds over anything and criticised by devolved nations, the Welsh Labour Government (I had to highlight that bit) have done things just as bad (if not worse) while trying to play politics and take cheap shots instead of focusing at the task at hand (for example, when PPE was being provided to care homes staff in both England and Wales, Mark Drakeford mentioned that 'unlike in England, PPE is provided free in Wales'). If it was a Conservative run government, they would have been slaughtered like we're seeing now. Due to the lack of testing and basically not bothering to try and increase it substantially, claiming that there's 'no value' to test all care home residents and staff, the lack of PPE in general in line with the UK Government and that theWelsh Government appears more interested in making themselves look good (as well as Wales having more of an elderly population with more sickness levels and higher rates of poverty), I honestly think a stronger second wave could cripple us. And with that, I'm done. I'm not typing this up on a mobile again.