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
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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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Love the fact that the kid from Freaks and Geeks might make the freakiest thing that geekfest has seen in years
New ‘Star Trek’ Movie In The Works At Paramount From Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley
Said to be a completely new take on the Star Trek universe and not connected to any previous or current TV series, movie, or prior movie development projects
deadline.com/2025/11/star...
Said to be a completely new take on the Star Trek universe and not connected to any previous or current TV series, movie, or prior movie development projects
deadline.com/2025/11/star...
November 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Love the fact that the kid from Freaks and Geeks might make the freakiest thing that geekfest has seen in years
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Started applying for a job, saw the sec of homeland security on their front page, immediately asked for a refund from my ISP
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Started applying for a job, saw the sec of homeland security on their front page, immediately asked for a refund from my ISP
Listen to this guy tellin' it like it is over here
No one has dominion over what games/franchises you choose to be a fan of.
- Plays a game for thousands of hours for years.
- Watches a Let's Play video of the same game.
Both of these can be fans of the same game for their own reasons.
HOW they found appreciation in it is personal—and valid.
- Plays a game for thousands of hours for years.
- Watches a Let's Play video of the same game.
Both of these can be fans of the same game for their own reasons.
HOW they found appreciation in it is personal—and valid.
November 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Listen to this guy tellin' it like it is over here
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My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
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Fangamer is hiring a Graphic Designer! (remote work OK) 🙌
Rare opportunity for a creative position at the kindest, coolest company there is 💚
www.fangamer.com/pages/job-li...
Rare opportunity for a creative position at the kindest, coolest company there is 💚
www.fangamer.com/pages/job-li...
Graphic Designer
Fangamer is looking for a full time experienced designer with strong product and layout design skills to join our creative team. This position will be responsible for conceptualizing, speccing and pro...
www.fangamer.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Fangamer is hiring a Graphic Designer! (remote work OK) 🙌
Rare opportunity for a creative position at the kindest, coolest company there is 💚
www.fangamer.com/pages/job-li...
Rare opportunity for a creative position at the kindest, coolest company there is 💚
www.fangamer.com/pages/job-li...
I received a parking ticket this morning that I successfully contested over email. I am drunk with power
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I received a parking ticket this morning that I successfully contested over email. I am drunk with power
I'mma shoot you straight: I never remember that Gran Turismo exists. I'll even forget this post in an hour
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I'mma shoot you straight: I never remember that Gran Turismo exists. I'll even forget this post in an hour
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have we tried saving the economy with the power of the ps3
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
have we tried saving the economy with the power of the ps3
Can I get a fuck yeah for rock nerds stereogum.com/2478838/ster...
Getting Killed By AI
Our new site is much better and we'd love your support.
stereogum.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Can I get a fuck yeah for rock nerds stereogum.com/2478838/ster...
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i would love to hire someone next year who is just starting out in the youtube/digital media/production world and would be down to work 15-20 hours a week as a production assistant/coordinator on my channel.
you would learn a lot and i wouldn't yell at you.
you would learn a lot and i wouldn't yell at you.
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
i would love to hire someone next year who is just starting out in the youtube/digital media/production world and would be down to work 15-20 hours a week as a production assistant/coordinator on my channel.
you would learn a lot and i wouldn't yell at you.
you would learn a lot and i wouldn't yell at you.
Yesterday, I fired up Tekken 8 for the first time in weeks. While waiting in training mode to find a match, I looked behind me and found my kid grooving to the music, just bobbing her head back and forth. It was the best
November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Yesterday, I fired up Tekken 8 for the first time in weeks. While waiting in training mode to find a match, I looked behind me and found my kid grooving to the music, just bobbing her head back and forth. It was the best
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
Last week's SOTN video: "LOCALIZATION IS INHERENTLY CENSORSHIP, YOU ASSHOLE"
Today's: "Thank god they changed Ralph to Trevor"
Today's: "Thank god they changed Ralph to Trevor"
November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Last week's SOTN video: "LOCALIZATION IS INHERENTLY CENSORSHIP, YOU ASSHOLE"
Today's: "Thank god they changed Ralph to Trevor"
Today's: "Thank god they changed Ralph to Trevor"
Saw the Springsteen movie. Loved that they chose that particular moment of his career to make a movie. Everything else was just...fine
November 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Saw the Springsteen movie. Loved that they chose that particular moment of his career to make a movie. Everything else was just...fine
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Hey friends! Working on any projects that you’re proud of? Lemme know and I’ll share it ASAP on here!
Rising tides, baby!
Rising tides, baby!
November 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Hey friends! Working on any projects that you’re proud of? Lemme know and I’ll share it ASAP on here!
Rising tides, baby!
Rising tides, baby!
The Cleveland Clowns, everyone
November 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Cleveland Clowns, everyone
Ok, if Cleveland loses this game, I'm positive Miles will walk out
November 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Ok, if Cleveland loses this game, I'm positive Miles will walk out
I don't know who needs this, but here's a completely batshit commercial for some really rough Scotch www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rcg...
Laphroaig x Willem Dafoe - The Taste
YouTube video by Laphroaig Whisky
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I don't know who needs this, but here's a completely batshit commercial for some really rough Scotch www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rcg...
Ok, who likes Dragon Age and wants to talk about it
November 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Ok, who likes Dragon Age and wants to talk about it
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I lined up concerts around work trips I had. Due to the shutdown, the trips are canceled.
Chicago: 1 tik to Patti Smith on Nov. 18th
Pittsburgh: 1 tik to Wednesday (in McKees Rocks) on Nov. 20th
If you can't afford to pay for it, it's ok. I'd just rather they weren't wasted. DM for either ❤️
Chicago: 1 tik to Patti Smith on Nov. 18th
Pittsburgh: 1 tik to Wednesday (in McKees Rocks) on Nov. 20th
If you can't afford to pay for it, it's ok. I'd just rather they weren't wasted. DM for either ❤️
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I lined up concerts around work trips I had. Due to the shutdown, the trips are canceled.
Chicago: 1 tik to Patti Smith on Nov. 18th
Pittsburgh: 1 tik to Wednesday (in McKees Rocks) on Nov. 20th
If you can't afford to pay for it, it's ok. I'd just rather they weren't wasted. DM for either ❤️
Chicago: 1 tik to Patti Smith on Nov. 18th
Pittsburgh: 1 tik to Wednesday (in McKees Rocks) on Nov. 20th
If you can't afford to pay for it, it's ok. I'd just rather they weren't wasted. DM for either ❤️
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If you were a member of The Game Awards Future Class and can speak to your experience, I want to chat with you for The Guardian!
DM me, or email alyssamerc[at]gmail[dot]com.
Signal boost please!
DM me, or email alyssamerc[at]gmail[dot]com.
Signal boost please!
November 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
If you were a member of The Game Awards Future Class and can speak to your experience, I want to chat with you for The Guardian!
DM me, or email alyssamerc[at]gmail[dot]com.
Signal boost please!
DM me, or email alyssamerc[at]gmail[dot]com.
Signal boost please!