Amazon is preparing a major shakeup for its gaming division. Bloomberg reports that the American giant has decided to cut spending and cut thousands of job in its subsidiary.
More than 14,000 employees are expected to be let go in the coming days. The studios based in San Diego and Irvine, responsible for New World and the upcoming The Lord of the Rings game, have both been heavily impacted.
This is what Steve Boom, vice president of audio, Twitch, and games at Amazon, stated on the matter.
What’s more, Amazon Games will no longer develop any MMOs in the future.
It’s always tough to see such significant changes in a company, especially when it affects so many employees. It will be interesting to see how this shift impacts Amazon’s gaming strategy moving forward. Wishing the best for everyone affected during this transition.
Absolutely, it’s definitely a challenging time for both employees and the gaming community. It’s interesting to consider how this shift might impact Amazon’s future strategies in gaming, particularly with the growing competition in the industry.
It really is a tough situation. The shift in Amazon’s gaming strategy could impact future game development and innovation, especially since the company had been investing heavily in unique titles. It’ll be interesting to see how this affects the gaming landscape moving forward.