Amazon Video games head Mike Frazzini steps down

Mike Frazzini, head of Amazon Video games, has stepped down from the highest video games position to pursue private pursuits and spend time along with his household.

Frazzini had spent 13 years in video games and 18 years at Amazon. He oversaw quite a few failures throughout that point, however he mentioned he was proud to have launched two top-ten video games previously six months, because the massively multiplayer on-line video games New World and Misplaced Ark have each been properly acquired.

Bloomberg reported the information on Friday, and Frazzini confirmed it with a publish on LinkedIn. Frazzini informed the workers on Friday he was leaving to spend extra time along with his household and pursue private pursuits. New World’s viewers has slipped in current weeks.

Frazzini mentioned the group has a promising checklist of upcoming video games.

“Prime Gaming is on a powerful trajectory, offering an increasing number of nice content material to gamers worldwide who’re members of Amazon Prime,” he mentioned on LinkedIn. “And we have now some newer initiatives which can be gaining actual traction. Plus importantly, every of those groups are led by glorious leaders. The long run could be very vibrant for Amazon Video games.”

In a publish on LinkedIn, Frazzini mentioned the next:

Yesterday, we introduced internally that I will probably be leaving Amazon. After virtually 13 years in video games, and virtually 18 years on the firm, my final day will probably be 4/29. It’s all the time been in my head to take time without work in the course of my profession to spend time with household (earlier than children are off to school), and to pursue some private pursuits whereas my knees and again are nonetheless (comparatively) wholesome. I do not know the place issues will lead from right here (possibly even again to Amazon sometime) – however I’m excited for the journey. 

And whereas there’s by no means actually an ideal time to step away from a terrific position, now is an efficient time. We’ve launched two high 10 video games previously six months, and have a rising portfolio of promising new video games within the pipeline. Prime Gaming is on a powerful trajectory, offering an increasing number of nice content material to gamers worldwide who’re members of Amazon Prime. And we have now some newer initiatives which can be gaining actual traction. Plus importantly, every of those groups are led by glorious leaders. The long run could be very vibrant for Amazon Video games. 

As for my time at Amazon, I’m simply amazed by what I’ve had an opportunity to work on, and the folks I’ve had an opportunity to work with. Amazon is a uncommon and particular place for builders – daring methods, wildly proficient (and dedicated) folks, countless pursuit of operational excellence, and *excessive* buyer centricity. It’s one heck of a spot, and has been one heck of a journey.

Mike Frazzini