According to reports, Amazon has laid off approximately 100 employees in its gaming business. The layoffs were made in Amazon Game Studios and the Amazon Web Services (AWS) game creation division, according to sources. The decision to lay off workers in the gaming business follows the cancellation of Amazon Game Studios’ latest game, “Breakaway,” due to gameplay issues and a lack of interest from gamers.
Employees from various divisions within the gaming division, including game development, engineering, marketing, and others, have been laid off recently. Amazon stated in a statement that the decision to lay off employees was made as a result of reorganizing the gaming division to concentrate on developing new and creative games. The business also mentioned that they are working with affected employees to provide them with resources and support during this transition.
Mike Frazzini, Vice President of Amazon Games, explained in a memo to affected employees that the company is still committed to the gaming industry and is seeking to create new and innovative games that will capture the attention of gamers. “We are dedicated to the gaming industry and will continue to invest in developing new and innovative games that delight our customers.” “We are confident that our continued investment in this space will yield significant long-term benefits for the company,” Frazzini stated in the memo.
In recent years, the gaming business has expanded rapidly, with an increasing number of people turning to games for entertainment. Amazon entered the gaming business in 2012 with the establishment of Amazon Game Studios. Since then, the company has made significant investments in its gaming division to compete with other big industry players such as Microsoft, Sony, and Google.
The latest layoffs in the gaming division may be viewed as a setback for Amazon’s gaming ambitions. The business has stated, however, that it remains committed to the industry and will continue to invest in developing new and innovative games that will appeal to gamers.
