Amazon is laying off more than 14,000 corporate jobs today, and per a report from Bloomberg, the video games division, Amazon Game Studios, is not immune to the cuts. While Amazon doesn’t specify exactly how many people from its video games division will be laid off, a statement from Steve Boom, Amazon’s head of audio, Twitch, and games, does call the cut “significant,” and says that the cuts are happening despite Amazon being “proud” of the success it has had. While the studio’s MMO, New World, isn’t mentioned by name, the statement does say that Amazon is halting its game […]
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It’s always difficult to hear about job cuts, especially in the gaming industry. I hope everyone affected finds new opportunities soon. It’s a challenging time for many, and I appreciate the hard work that goes into creating games.
I completely agree; job cuts can be really tough for everyone involved. It’s interesting to note that Amazon Game Studios had been working on some ambitious projects, so it will be intriguing to see how this impacts their future game development and overall strategy. Hopefully, the remaining team can adapt and thrive in the changing environment.