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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    How Twitch’s Founders Turned an Aimless Reality Show Into a Video JuggernautHow Twitch’s Founders Turned an Aimless Reality Show Into a Video Juggernaut
    Technology

    Twitch co-founders Justin Kan and Emmet Shear explain the hot video site’s road from startup failure to mainstream acceptance.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Blizzard Chief Creative Officer Rob Pardo Steps DownBlizzard Chief Creative Officer Rob Pardo Steps Down
    Technology
    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Redbox Tries to Match Casual Gamers With Hefty Console GamesRedbox Tries to Match Casual Gamers With Hefty Console Games
    Technology

    It’s partnering with game publishers to find the right “pick-up-and-play” titles.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Ouya Tests Netflix-Style Game SubscriptionOuya Tests Netflix-Style Game Subscription
    Technology
    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Peter Dinklage’s Lines in Destiny Were So Bad, They Were Good (At Selling T-Shirts)Peter Dinklage’s Lines in Destiny Were So Bad, They Were Good (At Selling T-Shirts)
    Technology

    “That wizard came from the moon.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Second Life Creator Linden Lab Says Virtual Worlds and Virtual Reality Belong TogetherSecond Life Creator Linden Lab Says Virtual Worlds and Virtual Reality Belong Together
    Technology

    Virtual worlds are “cool again.” Thanks, Facebook.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Will the Growth of eSports Be a Game-Changer for Fans?Will the Growth of eSports Be a Game-Changer for Fans?
    Technology

    What happens when a geeky thing like watching people play videogames goes mainstream?

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Swrve’s New CEO: Christopher Dean, Former Skype and Urban Airship ExecSwrve’s New CEO: Christopher Dean, Former Skype and Urban Airship Exec
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    The mobile testing firm wants more non-gaming clients.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Oculus Demands Jury Trial in Dispute With ZeniMaxOculus Demands Jury Trial in Dispute With ZeniMax
    Technology

    It also attempts to explain just what that vaguely worded NDA was about.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Don’t Worry, Xbox and PlayStation -- Gaming Is Just a Bonus on Android TVDon’t Worry, Xbox and PlayStation -- Gaming Is Just a Bonus on Android TV
    Technology

    Google’s new Android TV can play -- but that’s clearly not the focus.

    By Eric Johnson