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
youtube.com
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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No one is surprised
January 17, 2026 at 1:48 AM
No one is surprised
I would like to pay my mortgage
what is the biggest writerly goal you are willing to cop to publicly? I would like to be nominated for a Lammy
January 17, 2026 at 1:41 AM
I would like to pay my mortgage
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Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch!
www.ashparrish.com
www.ashparrish.com
Ash Parrish
www.ashparrish.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch!
www.ashparrish.com
www.ashparrish.com
Ok, I've read this story four times and still can't understand what the fuck these guys are planning for Inverse's future
January 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Ok, I've read this story four times and still can't understand what the fuck these guys are planning for Inverse's future
God, I'm fucking sick of seeing this
Inverse has decided to "divest from gaming content" so I'm out of a job again!
This is almost certainly the end of my career in games media, and probably the end of my writing career. I'd love for that not to be the case, so I'd appreciate any leads but I'm honestly not hopeful for obvious reasons♥️
This is almost certainly the end of my career in games media, and probably the end of my writing career. I'd love for that not to be the case, so I'd appreciate any leads but I'm honestly not hopeful for obvious reasons♥️
January 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
God, I'm fucking sick of seeing this
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Inverse's Gaming section is being shut down as the company "divests" from gaming content. I'm out of a job along with my wonderful co-writers. I've put my heart and soul into this job for four years. Gonna need to take time to process, but I'm now completely open for work - and boy do I need it.
January 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Inverse's Gaming section is being shut down as the company "divests" from gaming content. I'm out of a job along with my wonderful co-writers. I've put my heart and soul into this job for four years. Gonna need to take time to process, but I'm now completely open for work - and boy do I need it.
Along with SOTN on the MD/GEN, someone is porting the first Castlevania to SMS. Notice Simon's improved walking cycle. Love that people are doing this kind of work! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyzN...
WIP Castlevania Sega Master System 02
YouTube video by xfixium
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January 15, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Along with SOTN on the MD/GEN, someone is porting the first Castlevania to SMS. Notice Simon's improved walking cycle. Love that people are doing this kind of work! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyzN...
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the dream team rides again - excited to have an excerpt from my book on @mattleone.bsky.social's wonderful new site, @designroom.bsky.social. Loved writing this chapter on The Beatles, and especially learning more about the GOAT Yoko Ono.
"Directing The Beatles: Rock Band is the hardest thing I've ever done in my life."
"That looks stupid." How Harmonix made The Beatles: Rock Band
A new book excerpt reveals how Harmonix, MTV Games, and Electronic Arts teamed up with The Beatles for a rare video game collaboration.
www.designroom.site
January 15, 2026 at 7:18 PM
the dream team rides again - excited to have an excerpt from my book on @mattleone.bsky.social's wonderful new site, @designroom.bsky.social. Loved writing this chapter on The Beatles, and especially learning more about the GOAT Yoko Ono.
This is my favorite Breyfogle single issue. Holy terror is probably my favorite cover
I found a Breyfogle-signed Detective issue in a dollar bin somewhere in Gainesville, FL and now it’s one of my most cherished possessions.
Legendary artist! 🏆
Legendary artist! 🏆
January 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM
This is my favorite Breyfogle single issue. Holy terror is probably my favorite cover
Ok, I just watched a gymbro video that suggested that your lunches should be a ground venison and broccoli sandwich with low sugar ketchup on keto bread and jesus christ, dude, did you obliterate your tastebuds somewhere along the way?
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Ok, I just watched a gymbro video that suggested that your lunches should be a ground venison and broccoli sandwich with low sugar ketchup on keto bread and jesus christ, dude, did you obliterate your tastebuds somewhere along the way?
Snow day for the kid means no streams. See you tomorrow
January 15, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Snow day for the kid means no streams. See you tomorrow
Breyfogle was the first professional comics artist I ever met. His Batman was the Batman that I grew up with. Great profile
A wonderful profile of the late, great Norm Breyfogle by @leekeeler.bsky.social - an artist who deserves more acclaim and remains underrated. But he's definitely on my Batman artistic Mount Rushmore. littlevillagemag.com/peak-iowa-no...
Born to draw Batman, Iowa City kid Norm Breyfogle sketched his way into pop culture history - Little Village
From the shadows, Iowa City has played a quiet role in the mythology of the Batman, all thanks to the co-creations of Norm Breyfogle. When we saw Ratcatcher save the […]
littlevillagemag.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Breyfogle was the first professional comics artist I ever met. His Batman was the Batman that I grew up with. Great profile
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This dude is intense and correct
January 15, 2026 at 9:05 AM
This dude is intense and correct
This is like giving yourself a nickname
January 15, 2026 at 1:27 PM
This is like giving yourself a nickname
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i don't want the unpopular geriatric rapist criminal president to start world war 3
January 14, 2026 at 8:54 PM
i don't want the unpopular geriatric rapist criminal president to start world war 3
you do not have to comment on everything
you do not have to comment on everything
you do not have to comment on everything
you do not have to comment on e
you do not have to comment on everything
you do not have to comment on everything
you do not have to comment on e
January 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
you do not have to comment on everything
you do not have to comment on everything
you do not have to comment on everything
you do not have to comment on e
you do not have to comment on everything
you do not have to comment on everything
you do not have to comment on e
I do all of the cooking and RPGing in this house, so
If you're fans of games like Sea of Stars, Clair Obscur, Octopath, Mario RPG, this is for you. www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/do...
Dosa Divas is an RPG where you solve every problem with cooking: "Everything is themed around flavor profiles, including attacks and enemy weaknesses"
Big in 2026 | We pull up a chair with Outerloop's Chandana Ekanayake to chat about how the studio's upcoming cooking RPG is a fresh take on the genre.
www.gamesradar.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
I do all of the cooking and RPGing in this house, so
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At @wired.com, we are hiring for a senior editor on our science desk. I'm happy to answer any questions about the role; my email is [email protected].
Senior Editor, Science
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:32 PM
At @wired.com, we are hiring for a senior editor on our science desk. I'm happy to answer any questions about the role; my email is [email protected].
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Since my Metroid guide was new to a lot of people, I figure I'd reshare my old Hand-Drawn Zelda guide. It's a fully illustrated guide to the first Zelda, complete with dungeon maps, and tied together in a storybook presentation. It's also free!
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Since my Metroid guide was new to a lot of people, I figure I'd reshare my old Hand-Drawn Zelda guide. It's a fully illustrated guide to the first Zelda, complete with dungeon maps, and tied together in a storybook presentation. It's also free!
Not for nothing, but Mike Tomlin and/or John Harbaugh have the opportunity to do the funniest thing and coach the Cleveland fucking Browns
January 13, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Not for nothing, but Mike Tomlin and/or John Harbaugh have the opportunity to do the funniest thing and coach the Cleveland fucking Browns
No, this one is king
Can’t believe he said this, seems somewhat disrespectful
January 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
No, this one is king
My god
lol owned
January 13, 2026 at 7:57 PM
My god
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It's #portfolioday and this year I want more publishing and game work!
My name is Greg Melo, and I do illustration and design for books, editorials, podcasts, comics, social media and more!
Portfolio: gregmelo.com
My comic: mnmcomic.com
Art blog: pixelpulp.tumblr.com
contact: [email protected]
My name is Greg Melo, and I do illustration and design for books, editorials, podcasts, comics, social media and more!
Portfolio: gregmelo.com
My comic: mnmcomic.com
Art blog: pixelpulp.tumblr.com
contact: [email protected]
January 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
It's #portfolioday and this year I want more publishing and game work!
My name is Greg Melo, and I do illustration and design for books, editorials, podcasts, comics, social media and more!
Portfolio: gregmelo.com
My comic: mnmcomic.com
Art blog: pixelpulp.tumblr.com
contact: [email protected]
My name is Greg Melo, and I do illustration and design for books, editorials, podcasts, comics, social media and more!
Portfolio: gregmelo.com
My comic: mnmcomic.com
Art blog: pixelpulp.tumblr.com
contact: [email protected]
If you are a data miner that's messed with Final Fantasy Tactics, I would like to talk to you. Please pass this around
January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
If you are a data miner that's messed with Final Fantasy Tactics, I would like to talk to you. Please pass this around