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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Microsoft Brings a Whole Lotta Xbox Into Windows 10Microsoft Brings a Whole Lotta Xbox Into Windows 10
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    Microsoft says the PC is just as important as the Xbox for gaming.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    “Social Good” Festival Wants to Walk the Line Between Games and Gamergate“Social Good” Festival Wants to Walk the Line Between Games and Gamergate
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    Now preparing its 12th annual event in New York City, Games for Change wants to mediate some of gaming’s best and worst social elements.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Xbox Gets Its Mojo Back, Winning November and December at U.S. RetailXbox Gets Its Mojo Back, Winning November and December at U.S. Retail
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    Total U.S. retail gaming sales dipped from $5.99 billion in 2013 to $5.67 billion in 2014.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Unity Confirms Appointment of New CFO, Mike FoleyUnity Confirms Appointment of New CFO, Mike Foley
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    By Eric Johnson
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    Digital Games Revenue Neared $1.2 Billion in DecemberDigital Games Revenue Neared $1.2 Billion in December
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    Game downloads on consoles are up thanks to holiday sales, and mobile may be slowing down.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    There’s an App for That. But How Much Are You Actually Using It?There’s an App for That. But How Much Are You Actually Using It?
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    App Annie is going to start tracking that metric. It also just raised a cool $55 million.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Kabam Acquires TapZen and Magic Pixel, Will Open Los Angeles StudioKabam Acquires TapZen and Magic Pixel, Will Open Los Angeles Studio
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    Also joining the company: Zynga and Electronic Arts veteran Mike Verdu.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Don’t Ignore the Simple Cyber Attacks, Says Security Blogger Brian Krebs (Q&A)Don’t Ignore the Simple Cyber Attacks, Says Security Blogger Brian Krebs (Q&A)
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    “The more we ignore this problem, the worse it’s going to get.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Nintendo Plans to Put Mario Into a Hit Mobile Game (Well, Sorta)Nintendo Plans to Put Mario Into a Hit Mobile Game (Well, Sorta)
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    It’s-a me! In-a that other game-a you like-a!

    By Eric Johnson

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