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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

    Latest articles by Eric Johnson

    Technology
    Sony Misses Fiscal-Year Expectations, With Profits Down 88 PercentSony Misses Fiscal-Year Expectations, With Profits Down 88 Percent
    Technology

    Its now-defunct PC vertical was the biggest loser.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Take-Two Girds for a Tough Year After Record PeriodTake-Two Girds for a Tough Year After Record Period
    Technology

    The digital revenue is doing pretty well, though.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Microsoft Cuts Xbox One Price to $399 Without Kinect, Will Put Media Apps in Front of PaywallMicrosoft Cuts Xbox One Price to $399 Without Kinect, Will Put Media Apps in Front of Paywall
    Technology

    Two big changes six months into the new console’s life.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Three EA Execs Unloaded Nearly $5 Million in Stock Last WeekThree EA Execs Unloaded Nearly $5 Million in Stock Last Week
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    Geek & Sundry Taps Into Board Game Fandom to Break Record on IndiegogoGeek & Sundry Taps Into Board Game Fandom to Break Record on Indiegogo
    Technology

    “Tabletop” co-host Wil Wheaton talks about moving beyond YouTube and earning credibility online.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Nintendo Apologizes for Response to Same-Sex ControversyNintendo Apologizes for Response to Same-Sex Controversy
    Technology
    Nintendo Is Playing Catch-Up With Interactive Toys. That Might Be a Good Thing.Nintendo Is Playing Catch-Up With Interactive Toys. That Might Be a Good Thing.
    Technology

    For once, it’s not a first mover, but here’s why that might work to Nintendo’s advantage.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Nintendo Caught in Culture War Over New Game’s Same-Sex Marriage BanNintendo Caught in Culture War Over New Game’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
    Technology

    Nintendo argues that leaving gay marriage out of Tomodachi Life avoids “social commentary” rather than causing it.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Before It Can Read Our Minds, “Siloed” Tech Needs to Come TogetherBefore It Can Read Our Minds, “Siloed” Tech Needs to Come Together
    Technology

    “We’ve got all the Legos and now we need to build the thing.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Nintendo Misses Its Own Lowered Hardware ExpectationsNintendo Misses Its Own Lowered Hardware Expectations
    Technology

    Maybe next year, Mario.

    By Eric Johnson

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