Balanced News: Amazon cuts more than 180 jobs in gaming division

Amazon is cutting over 180 jobs in its gaming division, focusing its efforts on Prime Gaming and upcoming game launches. The company will shut down its Game Growth and Crown Channel initiatives as part of the restructuring. Christoph Hartmann, vice president of Amazon Games, wrote in an internal memo that the decision was made after extensive evaluation, and while it is difficult news, it was necessary for the company’s future. This comes as Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has been implementing cost-cutting measures, resulting in the largest layoffs in the company’s history.