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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    That marketing stunt came from the moon!

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Android Game Console Maker Ouya in Sale Talks With Chinese Internet Giants, OthersAndroid Game Console Maker Ouya in Sale Talks With Chinese Internet Giants, Others
    Technology

    With a recent lifting of a ban on game consoles in China, will the Kickstarter startup finally get some traction?

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Rated S for Sexism: To Fix Misogynistic Games, We Need a Better FilterRated S for Sexism: To Fix Misogynistic Games, We Need a Better Filter
    Technology

    I’m still tired of feeling like being a “gamer” means I’ve signed off on sexism. And that feeling has never been stronger.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Watching a Movie on Twitch Is Chaotic, and Also Pretty FunWatching a Movie on Twitch Is Chaotic, and Also Pretty Fun
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    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Leap Motion Hooks Up to Oculus for Controller-Free Virtual RealityLeap Motion Hooks Up to Oculus for Controller-Free Virtual Reality
    Technology

    Whoa, dude. Have you ever really looked at your hands in VR?

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Microsoft to Sell Standalone Kinect for Xbox One for $149Microsoft to Sell Standalone Kinect for Xbox One for $149
    Technology
    Hacker Attacks on Videogame Servers Continue, Spread to TwitchHacker Attacks on Videogame Servers Continue, Spread to Twitch
    Technology

    Another day, another denial of service.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Tablet Gaming Revenue to Triple in Five Years, Juniper PredictsTablet Gaming Revenue to Triple in Five Years, Juniper Predicts
    Technology

    From $3.6 billion to $13.3 billion.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Why Amazon Really Bought TwitchWhy Amazon Really Bought Twitch
    Technology

    Twitch’s viewers are numerous, addicted and spend millions each month on subscriptions that do very little.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Amazon Will Buy Twitch for More Than $1 BillionAmazon Will Buy Twitch for More Than $1 Billion
    Technology

    The deal for the videogame streaming site will be one of Amazon’s largest.

    By Eric Johnson

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