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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    By the Numbers: Facebook Games Says “Cross-Platform Is a Win”By the Numbers: Facebook Games Says “Cross-Platform Is a Win”
    Technology

    “When people are hopping from device to device like this, they expect to pick up their experiences from where they left off.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Game Developers Conference: Are We Misogynists, Homophobes?Game Developers Conference: Are We Misogynists, Homophobes?
    Technology

    GDC wants to offer a social critique, but the summit is still largely about the craft and business of gaming.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Google Formalizes Ability to Send Virtual Items Between Game PlayersGoogle Formalizes Ability to Send Virtual Items Between Game Players
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    PlayStation 4 Ekes Out Narrow Lead Over Xbox One in February U.S. SalesPlayStation 4 Ekes Out Narrow Lead Over Xbox One in February U.S. Sales
    Technology

    Hardware up, software down as the console transition marches on.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Digital Games Market Down Five Percent From JanuaryDigital Games Market Down Five Percent From January
    Technology
    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Unity Acquires Applifier, Maker of Mobile Game Sharing Tool EveryplayUnity Acquires Applifier, Maker of Mobile Game Sharing Tool Everyplay
    Technology

    The mobile game video-sharing battle heats up.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    No, the Console Market Is Not in Crisis. Not Yet, Anyway.No, the Console Market Is Not in Crisis. Not Yet, Anyway.
    Technology

    A broader look at the data shows that Nintendo is down, but others are doing fine.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Google Confirms Semi-Acquisition of Green Throttle GamesGoogle Confirms Semi-Acquisition of Green Throttle Games
    Technology

    Two co-founders are joining Google, but one is staying and will still own the defunct company.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Oculus Picks Up New Chief Architect, Valve’s Atman BinstockOculus Picks Up New Chief Architect, Valve’s Atman Binstock
    Technology

    Binstock worked on virtual reality with VR guru Michael Abrash at Valve.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Big Fish Partners With Coinbase to Accept Bitcoin in Online GamesBig Fish Partners With Coinbase to Accept Bitcoin in Online Games
    Technology

    Another vote of confidence for the digital currency.

    By Eric Johnson

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