Major tech giants in the industry are going through layoffs right now, with Amazon, Google and Microsoft being some of them. The reason for these layoffs is unclear but may be related to ongoing economic challenges caused by the pandemic. Companies are under increasing pressure to cut costs and adapt to new economic realities. It could also be due to changes in the industry as more people are working remotely, and companies are looking to optimize their operations for the new reality. Whatever the reason, layoffs undoubtedly have a significant impact on the affected employees and their families. Amazon is continuing with their layoffs, with the company firing more than 100 employees across its gaming divisions.
Amazon has announced layoffs of more than 100 employees involved in game production, including those working in the Prime Gaming, Game Growth, and Amazon Games’ San Diego studio. The company has cited a shift in strategic focus as the reason for the cuts, but hasn’t offered further details. Gaming VP Christoph Hartmann sent an internal memo announcing the layoffs and stated that teams in Irvine and Montreal will continue to expand. Affected employees will receive severance pay, health benefits, and paid time to search for new jobs.
Amazon’s game development efforts have been less than successful. The company is currently only offering the online RPG New World, while its free-to-play shooter, Crucible, was available for only a short time before being shut down. There has also been turmoil at the San Diego location, with studio head John Smedley leaving earlier this year. The gaming layoffs come on the heels of Amazon’s plans to cut 9,000 positions company-wide, as it seeks to reduce costs amid the pandemic recovery and a turbulent global economy.
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