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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    Technology
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    Technology
    Sony Patent Suggests Old Games Could Get Bonus ContentSony Patent Suggests Old Games Could Get Bonus Content
    Technology

    A cloud-powered trick could inject new life into old games.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Sony Brings Old Games to New Platforms With PlayStation NowSony Brings Old Games to New Platforms With PlayStation Now
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    That $380 million Gaikai acquisition is finally good for something.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Technology

    For one of its first freemium titles, the Angry Birds company is uniquely aggressive.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Dustcloud Brings a First-Person Shooter Into the Streets, Without the KillingDustcloud Brings a First-Person Shooter Into the Streets, Without the Killing
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    But first it needs at least $100,000 from Kickstarter.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    EA Confirms PopCap CEO’s DepartureEA Confirms PopCap CEO’s Departure
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    EA has confirmed to Re/code that Dave Roberts, CEO of its subsidiary PopCap Games division, is stepping down, to be replaced by current general manager John Vechey. VentureBeat first reported the move earlier today. Dave “has made a huge mark on PopCap, and we thank [him] deeply for it as he embraces his new adventure,” Vechey said in an emailed statement.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    The Year Ahead in Gaming, According to the Mobile GuysThe Year Ahead in Gaming, According to the Mobile Guys
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    Two game execs, a VC and an ad boss walk into a trend story ...

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