John Learned

Annotated Games is the exploration and documentation of important video games' inspirations and foundations. Whether it's the history of a game's location, the etymology of a character's name, or the mechanical precursor to a piece of design, each discrete series of videos will take an important work and comb it for every last knowing detail. Smaller Shorts will feature individual pieces to highlight.

This channel emphasizes quality over quantity, and each series will be game-specific. Though you may not have a personal connection to each game covered, you're invited to discover what makes them tick and wholly unique among their peers. You are also encouraged to be active in the discussions and sharing with our community.