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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    Some Game Companies Pay for Play on Conan’s “Clueless Gamer” SkitsSome Game Companies Pay for Play on Conan’s “Clueless Gamer” Skits
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    And some of those that don’t pay get dissed.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    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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    Kabam Says Its Revenue Doubled in 2013Kabam Says Its Revenue Doubled in 2013
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    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
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    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
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    The top-selling game charts for 2013 could not look more different.

    By Eric Johnson
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    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