Amazon Slashes 180 Jobs in Games Division, Shuts Down Twitch Channel | iTech Post

Amazon is cutting 180 jobs in the games division and shutting down two business units, such as the company’s own livestreaming channel on Twitch.  (Photo : Sebastian Kahnert/picture alliance via Getty Images) Read Also: Meta Allows Amazon Shoppers to Buy on Facebook, Instagram Ads Without Closing the Apps Amazon Gaming Continues Restructuring   After slashing jobs in the music division, Amazon is not stopping as it targets the games division. In an email viewed by Reuters, it was stated that the move is still part of the company’s “broader restructuring.” Moreover, VP of Amazon Games, Christoph Hartmann explained that there is a need to re-focus resources on areas that have the highest potential of growing and driving the business forward.  This marked the second layoff within the division this year, the first round being in April which affected 100 roles. The company had also begun informing employees as early as Monday morning, bringing the news that their positions had been eliminated.  Aside from this, the company is also shutting down the Crown Channel where gaming celebrities give variety-show entertainment. It will also affect the Game Growth wherein creators usually promote their titles. While Amazon invested huge amounts of money in popular
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