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Amazon Layoffs

November 2023

Amazon announced a layoff affecting 180 employees in November 2023. The company operates in the Retail sector.

People Affected

180

Announced Date

Nov 13, 2023

About

Amazon is laying off over 180 employees in its Amazon Games division as part of a restructuring effort, shifting focus away from streaming and third-party game support to concentrate on developing its own major titles. The cuts, announced in late 2023, affect the Game Growth and Crown Channel initiatives. This move reflects a broader cost-cutting strategy under CEO Andy Jassy, following the largest layoffs in Amazon's history totaling 27,000 jobs since the previous year. The tech giant, a leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, is streamlining its gaming unit to prioritize upcoming releases like "Throne and Liberty" and future projects based on franchises such as "Tomb Raider" and "The Lord of the Rings."