John Learned
@johnlearned.bsky.social
A charming man of leisure. Seen on WIRED, USGamer, Kotaku, Polygon, etc. Annotates games on YouTube. Jason Statham looks like me
john dot learned at gmail dot com
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John Learned
@johnlearned.bsky.social
· Nov 15
The Annotated Symphony of the Night - YouTube
This is the complete Annotated Symphony of the Night by John Learned. Future videos will be added as they are produced
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Hi, new followers. I'm an independent games writer with work all over the place, and I make long, preposterous YT series annotating games like this one
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Hello! I'm looking to speak to anyone who works, or has worked in a diversity position at a major studio or publisher (or whatever it's been called at that company, inclusive growth, DEI, whatever!). Conversations can be 100% anon, of course, via DM here or email lukeATaftermathDOTsite. Thanks!
February 5, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Hello! I'm looking to speak to anyone who works, or has worked in a diversity position at a major studio or publisher (or whatever it's been called at that company, inclusive growth, DEI, whatever!). Conversations can be 100% anon, of course, via DM here or email lukeATaftermathDOTsite. Thanks!
Johnny Weir over here looking ready to bomb District 12
February 10, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Johnny Weir over here looking ready to bomb District 12
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No streams tomorrow. Back on Tuesday (hopefully)
February 8, 2026 at 3:21 PM
No streams tomorrow. Back on Tuesday (hopefully)
Kind of sad that this was on CNBC of all places, but at least it's said
COONS: Joe, it's same rules NYPD follows. Do you see roving bands of NYPD w/ masks using bear spray on people?
KERNEN: You lost the election! That doesn't give you right to shut down govt
C: I have to fight for the core value of our democracy, including law enforcement that doesn't murder citizens
KERNEN: You lost the election! That doesn't give you right to shut down govt
C: I have to fight for the core value of our democracy, including law enforcement that doesn't murder citizens
February 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Kind of sad that this was on CNBC of all places, but at least it's said
Really liking this Dunk and Egg show
February 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Really liking this Dunk and Egg show
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1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
Ironically, these dumb fuckers' favorite show was Hogan's Heroes
February 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Ironically, these dumb fuckers' favorite show was Hogan's Heroes
Jesus what the fuck
A screenshot from a video posted on Trump's Truth Social account: truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
February 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Jesus what the fuck
@letitmelo.bsky.social smashing it again
The Meager
February 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
@letitmelo.bsky.social smashing it again
Listen to us rightfully shit in fascist asswipes for 90 minutes
In an episode exclusively for our $5 patrons: @jparish.bsky.social @kaye.zone @johnlearned.bsky.social & @letitmelo.bsky.social return to Ivalice for more Final Fantasy Tactics talk
Sign up & listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/150059...
Sign up & listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/150059...
February 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Listen to us rightfully shit in fascist asswipes for 90 minutes
John makes dumb videos featuring Alucard: 100k+ views
John makes dumb video featuring his own dumb face: 100 views
John makes dumb video featuring his own dumb face: 100 views
One thing about the enormous pressure journalists are under to make videos and TikToks and do streams that kills me is that, like… some of us are meant to be read and not seen. Commenters get SO MAD about the way I look whenever my face breaches containment! Just let me write!
February 5, 2026 at 8:21 PM
John makes dumb videos featuring Alucard: 100k+ views
John makes dumb video featuring his own dumb face: 100 views
John makes dumb video featuring his own dumb face: 100 views
Yes, I completely forgot that this game exists
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (PS5/Switch 2 KC/XSX) up for preorder at VGP ($59 US Dollars) buff.ly/5cbfbNV
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CE Box $160 Square Enix Store buff.ly/4oID8qp
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CE Box $160 Square Enix Store buff.ly/4oID8qp
February 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Yes, I completely forgot that this game exists
Is this for me? It could be for me. I think it's just for me
Culdcept The First announced from City Connection store.steampowered.com/app/3825600/...
February 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Is this for me? It could be for me. I think it's just for me
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Are you an artist interested in creating art for @magic.wizards.com?
Well now we have this super rad portfolio submission tool to submit your best of the best work to, that gets looked at with human eyes! 👀 #wotcstaff
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Well now we have this super rad portfolio submission tool to submit your best of the best work to, that gets looked at with human eyes! 👀 #wotcstaff
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February 4, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Are you an artist interested in creating art for @magic.wizards.com?
Well now we have this super rad portfolio submission tool to submit your best of the best work to, that gets looked at with human eyes! 👀 #wotcstaff
company.wizards.com/en/freelance...
Well now we have this super rad portfolio submission tool to submit your best of the best work to, that gets looked at with human eyes! 👀 #wotcstaff
company.wizards.com/en/freelance...
I'd like to round up every YouTuber with shitty AI thumbnails for their "10 BEST METROIDVANIAS NOBODY TALKS ABOUT!" videos, and fart in each and every one of their faces
February 4, 2026 at 6:59 PM
I'd like to round up every YouTuber with shitty AI thumbnails for their "10 BEST METROIDVANIAS NOBODY TALKS ABOUT!" videos, and fart in each and every one of their faces
Someone in my YT comments reminded me of something I've never covered, so we're doing a long stream today for me to, uh, save scum most of SOTN.
10:30am EST
twitch.tv/johnnypants7
10:30am EST
twitch.tv/johnnypants7
Johnnypants7 - Twitch
Variety streaming Soulslikes, fighting games, and other kooky stuff. A little beefy. Very charming.
twitch.tv
February 4, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Someone in my YT comments reminded me of something I've never covered, so we're doing a long stream today for me to, uh, save scum most of SOTN.
10:30am EST
twitch.tv/johnnypants7
10:30am EST
twitch.tv/johnnypants7
Trust me, you should watch @onemillionpower.com's Fate of Castlevania www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5Gc...
The Fate of Castlevania
YouTube video by One Million Power
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February 4, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Trust me, you should watch @onemillionpower.com's Fate of Castlevania www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5Gc...
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Hey! I run an amazing website covering ancient classics, modern hits, and everything (seriously, ~everything~) between! Best of all, it's completely ad, affiliate, and sponsor-free too - just you, me, and loads of incredible games. Come take a look!
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Hey! I run an amazing website covering ancient classics, modern hits, and everything (seriously, ~everything~) between! Best of all, it's completely ad, affiliate, and sponsor-free too - just you, me, and loads of incredible games. Come take a look!
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com
I like how he keeps telling people that he's exonerated from wrongdoing because he wasn't in the files released, but doesn't think that any one of these monsters won't name him in a fucking second if it meant staying out of prison
February 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM
I like how he keeps telling people that he's exonerated from wrongdoing because he wasn't in the files released, but doesn't think that any one of these monsters won't name him in a fucking second if it meant staying out of prison
Wooooooooow
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
February 3, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Wooooooooow
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I'm looking to speak to voice actors/voice directors for a feature I'm working on. If you're an actor/director interested in chatting about your work, or a PR with an opportunity to talk to some actors, get in touch at [email protected]. Reposts appreciated.
February 3, 2026 at 1:36 PM
I'm looking to speak to voice actors/voice directors for a feature I'm working on. If you're an actor/director interested in chatting about your work, or a PR with an opportunity to talk to some actors, get in touch at [email protected]. Reposts appreciated.
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Are you in dev, media, or content creation and have a story to tell about why Pokemon is special to you, has influenced your work, or overall just made an impact on your life? Would you want to tell me about it for a 30th anniversary Kotaku story? Get in touch: [email protected]. RTs appreciated!
a boy in a red hat is kneeling next to a pikachu in a forest .
ALT: a boy in a red hat is kneeling next to a pikachu in a forest .
media.tenor.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Are you in dev, media, or content creation and have a story to tell about why Pokemon is special to you, has influenced your work, or overall just made an impact on your life? Would you want to tell me about it for a 30th anniversary Kotaku story? Get in touch: [email protected]. RTs appreciated!
Look at homegirl @nadiaoxford.bsky.social on Kotaku kotaku.com/dragon-quest...
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Review: Smooth Remake, OK Game
Reimagined is a pleasantly streamlined remake of the series' black-sheep entry, but its so-so cast and linear structure keep it from being among the best Dragon Quest games
kotaku.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Look at homegirl @nadiaoxford.bsky.social on Kotaku kotaku.com/dragon-quest...
Look, I'm not a classic persnickety Tekken fan, and I'm pretty psyched for balance changes next month, but I am not interested in the season 3 characters whatsoever
February 2, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Look, I'm not a classic persnickety Tekken fan, and I'm pretty psyched for balance changes next month, but I am not interested in the season 3 characters whatsoever