Amazon's video game division suffers significant layoffs, with 180 employees being let go. These cuts impact Game Growth and Crown Channel on Twitch. Amazon Games VP Christoph Hartman confirms that the decision aims to refocus efforts on creating and delivering high-quality games, with future projects such as a new Tomb Raider and a Lord of the Rings MMO. Prior layoffs this year include 18,000 in January and another 9,000 in March. Despite some development setbacks and cancellations, Amazon Games is continuing to pursue its goal of becoming a leading game creator and publisher.