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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    Technology

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    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Technology

    Xbox’s “game guy” dives into hardware.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Did we mention it’s really complicated?

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Mario and friends join the smart-toy club.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Technology

    A PlayStation twist on Amazon’s Fire TV or the Apple TV, if Apple’s box had games.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Nostalgia -- And Pretty Flashing Bracelets -- Dominate at Xbox E3 EventNostalgia -- And Pretty Flashing Bracelets -- Dominate at Xbox E3 Event
    Technology

    Microsoft plays politics with the gamer faithful at E3.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Five Questions This Year’s E3 Needs to AnswerFive Questions This Year’s E3 Needs to Answer
    Technology

    Game on.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    The Top 20 Quotes From the Code ConferenceThe Top 20 Quotes From the Code Conference
    Technology

    Can you Re/peat that?

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Aisha Tyler on Race, Sexism and Video Games (Q&A)Aisha Tyler on Race, Sexism and Video Games (Q&A)
    Technology

    “There’s always going to be haters, but it’s definitely improved.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Microsoft Needs a Big E3. Here’s How It Could Happen.Microsoft Needs a Big E3. Here’s How It Could Happen.
    Technology

    Heading into the year’s biggest gaming conference, where’s the momentum?

    By Eric Johnson

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