# AJSN WK4A - RE9's $2,000 WATCH!?, Marathon DATED, Yakuza Delists Game for $130 Bundle, Monopoly $$$! Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOtgqBXLuJU Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/bOtgqBXLuJU Generated: 2026-01-19T22:36:47.774+00:00 --- ## Quick Overview The Angry Joe Show team discussed several gaming news items, including the $25 million lawsuit filed by a former Assassin's Creed boss against Ubisoft, the $130 bundle requirement to purchase Yakuza 3 Remastered, new maps teased for Arc Raiders, and the disappointing performance/content ratio of recent AAA releases. **Key Points:** - A former Assassin's Creed boss is suing Ubisoft for $1.3 million following an alleged 'constructive dismissal' after leaving the company post-Assassin's Creed Shadows release. - Yakuza 3 Remastered is currently only available via a $130 complete series bundle, which the hosts criticized as a poor business practice. - Arc Raiders developers teased that the game will receive multiple new maps in 2026, including some 'grander' than current ones, despite the game lacking significant content like PvE or large-scale modes. - The Division executive producer left Ubisoft to join EA's Battlefield 6 development team, with Ubisoft assuring players not to worry. - The hosts expressed disappointment over modern AAA games often having low content for high prices, citing the 400 hours required to see all content in a game like the one shown (likely referencing a recent title, possibly Yakuza/Like a Dragon spin-off). - The hosts joked about the high price of a Resident Evil-themed watch ($2,000) and the absurdity of Capcom shelving Leon Kennedy content for 14 years because they didn't want players to see him scared. ![Screenshot at 0:09: The Angry Joe Show title card appears with futuristic red and black HUD graphics, transitioning into the hosts' introduction segment.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/bOtgqBXLuJU/00-00-09.jpg) **Context:** This episode of The Angry Joe Show covers recent video game industry news, focusing on executive movements, controversial pricing strategies, and upcoming game roadmaps. The hosts react with characteristic humor and critique to announcements concerning major franchises like Assassin's Creed, Yakuza, Resident Evil, and Battlefield, often using a sponsor segment to demonstrate a VPN's utility for bypassing geo-restrictions. ## Detailed Analysis The show began with a sponsor segment for Surfshark VPN, demonstrating its ability to access geo-restricted content like a Brazilian stream of a soccer match. Following the ad, the hosts transitioned into news. They first discussed the lawsuit filed by Julian Gerighty, former lead designer for The Division, against Ubisoft for $1.3 million following his alleged 'constructive dismissal' after leaving to work on Battlefield 6 at EA. The hosts noted that Ubisoft stated 'don't worry' to players, implying they had other talent, but the move suggests internal issues. Next, they covered the news that Yakuza 3 Remastered is only available through a $130 complete series bundle, which they heavily criticized as a 'scummy' business tactic, especially since the original game was already remastered years ago. They also mentioned that the final boss of the Yakuza 3 Remastered segment shown (a character in a purple suit) is not the true final boss, but that the true final boss is a far more intimidating character (shown later in the clip). The conversation shifted to Arc Raiders, where a developer teased a 2026 roadmap including multiple new maps, some 'grander' than what currently exists, which the hosts found optimistic given the game's perceived lack of content after 400 hours of play. Finally, they discussed a Resident Evil story leak suggesting Capcom shelved Leon Kennedy content for 14 years because they didn't want players seeing him scared, which the hosts found amusing given Leon's capable nature in later games like Resident Evil 4 Remake. The hosts concluded by mentioning the upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake content and the delayed launch of Battlefield 6 Season 2. ### Sponsor Segment (Surfshark VPN) - Demonstration of connecting to a VPN server in Lithuania to access geo-restricted content - Showing the VPN app interface and speed test results - Offer details: 4 extra months with code ANGRYJOESHOW. ### Gaming News - Major Departures - Former Assassin's Creed lead Julian Gerighty sued Ubisoft for $1.3M following alleged 'constructive dismissal' after joining EA's Battlefield 6 team - Ubisoft told players 'don't worry' about the departure. ### Controversial Pricing (Yakuza 3 Remastered) - Yakuza 3 Remastered is only available via a $130 complete series bundle, which the hosts strongly condemned as a 'scummy' move to force consumers into buying less desired entries. ### Arc Raiders Updates - Developer teases multiple new maps for 2026, described as 'grander' than current ones, leading to discussion about the game's content depth after 400 hours of play. ### Resident Evil News - Report suggested Capcom shelved Leon Kennedy content for 14 years because they did not want players to see him scared, which the hosts mocked given Leon's characterization in action-oriented games. ### Resident Evil 4 Remake/News - The upcoming remake will feature both horror elements and action-focused gameplay, contrasting with the older versions where Capcom seemingly avoided action-heavy Leon segments. ![Screenshot at 0:12: The three hosts are introduced at their desks with the Angry Army logo displayed on the screen behind them.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/bOtgqBXLuJU/00-00-12.jpg) ![Screenshot at 0:25: The host holds up a phone displaying the Surfshark VPN app, showing a successful connection to a German server.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/bOtgqBXLuJU/00-00-25.jpg) ![Screenshot at 1:04: A browser window displays a 'Video unavailable' message for a soccer match, illustrating content restriction.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/bOtgqBXLuJU/00-01-04.jpg) ![Screenshot at 1:11: The screen displays an article headline: 'Former Assassin's Creed Boss Sues Ubisoft for $1.3M Following Alleged "Constructive Dismissal"'.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/bOtgqBXLuJU/00-01-11.jpg) ![Screenshot at 3:33: The screen displays an article about Monopoly Go hitting $6 billion in revenue, prompting humorous reactions from the hosts.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/bOtgqBXLuJU/00-03-33.jpg)