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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    Technology
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    Technology

    “This will help people realize they already have a gaming machine -- on their desks.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    A bit of rebranding indicates where the power is.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    An unlikely theme emerges at the DICE Summit in Las Vegas.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    The co-creator of Mega Man and the upcoming Mighty No. 9 talks about Kickstarter, mobile and fans’ high expectations.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Disney Beats, With Interactive Still the Runt but Growing FastDisney Beats, With Interactive Still the Runt but Growing Fast
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    Finally, the Mouse has a game people are buying.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Oculus VR Will Co-Publish Space Shooter EVE: ValkyrieOculus VR Will Co-Publish Space Shooter EVE: Valkyrie
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    Technology
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    “Instead of ‘Grace, hold position,’ you might choose to say ‘yo girl, hold up.’”

    By Eric Johnson

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