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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    If you have to call yourself “the next Flappy Bird,” you’re not the next Flappy Bird.

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    No, the news didn’t break on Secret.

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    Or, how to make everyone love the messenger with bad news.

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    A Potential Dilemma for Developers: Omnivorous GamersA Potential Dilemma for Developers: Omnivorous Gamers
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    Developers think hard about where their games go. Consumers, maybe not so much.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Nexon Will Publish Free-to-Play Game From Cliff Bleszinski, Creator of Gears of WarNexon Will Publish Free-to-Play Game From Cliff Bleszinski, Creator of Gears of War
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    The Asian gaming company signs some American star power.

    By Eric Johnson
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    I Won $9 for Wasting Three Hours on a Mobile GameI Won $9 for Wasting Three Hours on a Mobile Game
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    Economically smart? Not really. Would I do it again? Maybe.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Gaming Lifestyle Site Curse Raises $16 MillionGaming Lifestyle Site Curse Raises $16 Million
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