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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    “We want to work with existing filmmakers and show them this is a different way of storytelling.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Video Games on ESPN? It’s Time to Stop Pretending eSports Are ‘Real’ Sports.Video Games on ESPN? It’s Time to Stop Pretending eSports Are ‘Real’ Sports.
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    There’s a lot to like about pro gaming. But it has a serious identity problem.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Google Exec Dan Fredinburg Killed in Nepal EarthquakeGoogle Exec Dan Fredinburg Killed in Nepal Earthquake
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    He “died chasing his dreams” at the base camp of Mount Everest.

    By Eric Johnson
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    There are learning games for babies, and for toddlers, and for children, and for students. What about everyone else?

    By Eric Johnson
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    “It’s so dark and so depressing, how are you going to keep people playing?”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Zynga COO Clive Downie Exits to UnityZynga COO Clive Downie Exits to Unity
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    By Eric Johnson
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    We’re not law enforcement, the ESA’s Michael Gallagher says, but we support law enforcement efforts.

    By Eric Johnson
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    “I don’t find this Kickstarter very a-peeling.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Needham partly replaces Phil Harrison, who stepped aside earlier this year.

    By Eric Johnson