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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    Technology

    In the wake of “Twitch Plays Pokémon,” a new crop of games is tapping into live video streams of games for audience participation.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Michael Abrash Leaves Valve to Become Chief Scientist at OculusMichael Abrash Leaves Valve to Become Chief Scientist at Oculus
    Technology

    Abrash follows his former protégé Atman Binstock, who made the same move earlier this month.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    CEO Riccardo Zacconi on Why King’s IPO Isn’t Sour CandyCEO Riccardo Zacconi on Why King’s IPO Isn’t Sour Candy
    Technology

    The newly public company behind Candy Crush Saga does damage control after stock drop.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Despite Tech Advances, Virtual Reality Is Still an Uphill BattleDespite Tech Advances, Virtual Reality Is Still an Uphill Battle
    Technology

    Once the hype around Oculus and Morpheus subsides, the fact remains: VR comes with a lot of baggage.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Under Facebook, Oculus Will Still Focus on Games ... For NowUnder Facebook, Oculus Will Still Focus on Games ... For Now
    Technology

    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg: “Once you get a network effect around gaming, you start to get communication cases.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    The First Casualty of Facebook’s Oculus Buy: Virtual Reality MinecraftThe First Casualty of Facebook’s Oculus Buy: Virtual Reality Minecraft
    Technology

    “Facebook creeps me out,” Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson tweeted.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Facebook Buys Oculus VR for $2 BillionFacebook Buys Oculus VR for $2 Billion
    Technology

    The deal includes $400 million in cash, 23.1 million Facebook common stock and a $300 million earn-out.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Cut the Rope Maker ZeptoLab Challenges King’s E.U. “Candy” TrademarkCut the Rope Maker ZeptoLab Challenges King’s E.U. “Candy” Trademark
    Technology

    Candy? Om nom nom. Trademark battles? Blech.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Three Gaming Trends to Watch After Last Week’s GDCThree Gaming Trends to Watch After Last Week’s GDC
    Technology

    A theme from GDC 2014: There’s still a lot of uncertainty about gaming’s future.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Microsoft’s Phil Spencer: Xbox Gamers Should “Have a Voice” in Game FundingMicrosoft’s Phil Spencer: Xbox Gamers Should “Have a Voice” in Game Funding
    Technology

    Also confirmed: Microsoft is interested in VR, and will focus more on PC gaming in the future.

    By Eric Johnson

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