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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    And some of those that don’t pay get dissed.

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    Robot Toy Maker Anki Quietly Launches Third-Party Developer ProgramRobot Toy Maker Anki Quietly Launches Third-Party Developer Program
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    Developers, developers, developers!

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Microsoft Sold Five Million Xbox 360s, Four Million Xbox Ones in Last Six MonthsMicrosoft Sold Five Million Xbox 360s, Four Million Xbox Ones in Last Six Months
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    8.6 million total.

    By Eric Johnson
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    NaturalMotion CEO Explains How to Make a Hit App (Or Three)NaturalMotion CEO Explains How to Make a Hit App (Or Three)
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    TL;DR: Design for word of mouth, and test like hell.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Nintendo Stock Drops Off a Cliff After Forecasts LoweredNintendo Stock Drops Off a Cliff After Forecasts Lowered
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    Mamma Mia!

    By Eric Johnson
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    Digital and Retail Game Sales Headed in Different Directions in 2013Digital and Retail Game Sales Headed in Different Directions in 2013
    Technology

    The top-selling game charts for 2013 could not look more different.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Xbox One and Nintendo 3DS Won U.S. Sales in December, According to NPDXbox One and Nintendo 3DS Won U.S. Sales in December, According to NPD
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    Xbox is No. 1 again.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Zynga Stock Drops 12 Percent After Pessimistic Analyst NoteZynga Stock Drops 12 Percent After Pessimistic Analyst Note
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    YikesVille.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    In “Banner Year,” Twitch’s Game Streaming Audience More Than DoubledIn “Banner Year,” Twitch’s Game Streaming Audience More Than Doubled
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    It gets 45 million unique viewers per month, most watching 20 hours a week of other people’s game play.

    By Eric Johnson

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