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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The artwork of Castlequest by Frank Cirocco used on the cover of the #NES release in North America. Restored by removing logos/text, adding missing bits taking few liberties, and applying the usual upscale/clean/retouch process.
February 13, 2026 at 9:45 AM
The artwork of Castlequest by Frank Cirocco used on the cover of the #NES release in North America. Restored by removing logos/text, adding missing bits taking few liberties, and applying the usual upscale/clean/retouch process.
Hmmm. Ok.
Konami on Castlevania 40th anniversary: "This is the beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania." www.konami.com/games/castle...
February 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Hmmm. Ok.
February 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM
My copy of Dark Cloud was found mutilated on the side of the road in a beat up development in Toledo. It somehow still works
i found a cartridge of Cooking Mama 2 in the parking lot of a liquor store a few weeks ago. something is Happening
we live in the ruins of a greater civilization
February 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
My copy of Dark Cloud was found mutilated on the side of the road in a beat up development in Toledo. It somehow still works
Hey, turns out that Fargo is still a really, really good movie
February 13, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Hey, turns out that Fargo is still a really, really good movie
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we've already gotten 300 applications for this! Please get yours in by the end of the week so I can know how much of my life will be devoted to reading cover letters
Extremely exciting news: We're hiring a full-time film critic to come work with me at The A.V. Club!
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
The A.V. Club hiring Film Critic in Greater Chicago Area | LinkedIn
Posted 8:42:22 PM. The A.V. Club is seeking an experienced Film Critic to join our team of trenchant writers and…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:35 PM
we've already gotten 300 applications for this! Please get yours in by the end of the week so I can know how much of my life will be devoted to reading cover letters
If there is a stream tomorrow, it will be a freakish deep dive into this Castlevania trailer
February 13, 2026 at 3:59 AM
If there is a stream tomorrow, it will be a freakish deep dive into this Castlevania trailer
Whoa what happened I missed a Castlevania thing what the f is going on
February 12, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Whoa what happened I missed a Castlevania thing what the f is going on
The monkey diapers are back, Snake
February 12, 2026 at 10:39 PM
The monkey diapers are back, Snake
Not sure I was expecting the new Control to be an open world DMC
February 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Not sure I was expecting the new Control to be an open world DMC
Reading @chrisdeville.bsky.social's Such Great Heights and loving it, but I need a paperback version so I can mark it up for notes. Anyone know when this is happening?
February 12, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Reading @chrisdeville.bsky.social's Such Great Heights and loving it, but I need a paperback version so I can mark it up for notes. Anyone know when this is happening?
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Never forget when the brave people of Minnesota, mostly unaided by the supposed opposition political party, stood their ground and defeated the United States government.
Homan in Minnesota: "I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude. A significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue."
February 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Never forget when the brave people of Minnesota, mostly unaided by the supposed opposition political party, stood their ground and defeated the United States government.
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I got some time, so I’m gonna do a DC ABCs. Here we go
The ABCs of comics I think YOU should read: 🧵
Read through, and then quote-repost any letter with a book that starts with that letter that YOU think people should read!!! ❤️
Read through, and then quote-repost any letter with a book that starts with that letter that YOU think people should read!!! ❤️
February 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
I got some time, so I’m gonna do a DC ABCs. Here we go
Down in the west Texas town of El Paso
Incompetent turds had to shoot down balloons
In between jerks of kettle bells and weak pullups
Tough guys still prove to be rancid buffoons
Incompetent turds had to shoot down balloons
In between jerks of kettle bells and weak pullups
Tough guys still prove to be rancid buffoons
February 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Down in the west Texas town of El Paso
Incompetent turds had to shoot down balloons
In between jerks of kettle bells and weak pullups
Tough guys still prove to be rancid buffoons
Incompetent turds had to shoot down balloons
In between jerks of kettle bells and weak pullups
Tough guys still prove to be rancid buffoons
Ok, streams are back in action today. We're going long with SOTN starting at 11:30am EST
twitch.tv/johnnypants7
twitch.tv/johnnypants7
Johnnypants7 - Twitch
Variety streaming Soulslikes, fighting games, and other kooky stuff. A little beefy. Very charming.
twitch.tv
February 11, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Ok, streams are back in action today. We're going long with SOTN starting at 11:30am EST
twitch.tv/johnnypants7
twitch.tv/johnnypants7
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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