UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 23, 2025 / Marquis Who's Who honors James Lodato for his excellence in video game production. Recognized for his two decades of dedication to the gaming world, Mr. Lodato leads the mainline production team on Call of Duty at Activision Publishing Inc., having begun his career as a quality assurance tester before advancing to his current position. Of all the factors at play, he acknowledges his commitment to integrity and to his team as key factors in his success.

About James Lodato

Mr. Lodato's journey through the gaming world spans 21 years. He began as a part-time video game tester in 2004, right after earning a bachelor's degree in audio engineering from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He steadily progressed, taking on various production roles, before becoming director of production for Call of Duty in 2021. His career highlights include working on numerous Call of Duty titles, from Modern Warfare 3 in 2011 to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, as well as other notable projects such as GoldenEye 007 and Spider-Man 3.

As director of production, Mr. Lodato manages a highly specialized team and is focused on helping them grow professionally. He oversees multiple Call of Duty projects while also monitoring market trends and competitors to inform franchise decision-making. He is responsible for allocating production resources across the games currently in development, while ensuring current and future titles receive continuous support.

Among his career highlights, Mr. Lodato is proud of his long involvement with the Call of Duty franchise, which has steadily broken records each year and has consistently been the bestselling game in North America. A special achievement for him was the 2017 remastering of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. As the producer for that project, his goal was to bring a beloved and cherished classic game up to modern standards, aiming to exceed fan expectations.

Mr. Lodato stresses that his success is a team effort and that the achievements of the Call of Duty franchise are thanks to the hard work of thousands of people involved in the projects. He emphasizes the importance of integrity in his work, which he defines as upholding promises and obligations, as well as a deep commitment to the members of his team. He believes these principles are important for succeeding in the gaming industry.

Looking Ahead

Looking to the future, Mr. Lodato is working to become a vice president at Activision within the next five years. He aims to focus on building and mentoring teams while sharing his knowledge with the next generation of employees. He is also dedicated to helping aspiring leaders develop their skills with empathy and create healthy teams that can thrive in the demanding gaming industry. He further wants to train his team to maintain a good work-life balance.

Mr. Lodato remains busy even outside work. He is a contributor to NPR, Goodwill Industries International, volunteers through Activision Publishing and the Call of Duty Endowment. In his personal life, he is fond of spending time with his family, traveling, cooking, hiking, camping, photography, and pickleball, as well as enjoying playing video games with his son.

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