Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In episode 8, Susan talks with Darion Lowenstein, a veteran game producer, marketer, and executive who has spent nearly three decades shipping hit titles and building publishing teams across console, mobile, and emerging platforms. He digs into what it actually takes to bring a game to market at scale, why marketing and publishing strategy matter as much as design, and how he approaches mentorship, leadership, and sustainability in an industry that is constantly shifting.
🎮 Guest Bio: Darion Lowenstein is a veteran gaming executive with 30 years of experience and 90+ shipped titles, contributing to $9B+ in revenue across major franchises like Pac-Man, Red Dead Revolver, Hogwarts Legacy, & NBA Jam at companies like Rockstar Games, EA, Activision, and Scopely. As CEO of Secret Code, he consults for top companies including Dr. Seuss, Warner Bros., PBS, and major studios and serves on the BAFTA Games Committee.
Social:
Tiktok: darionl
IG: darionl1
Links: secretco.net
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In episode 8, Susan talks with Darion Lowenstein, a veteran game producer, marketer, and executive who has spent nearly three decades shipping hit titles and building publishing teams across console, mobile, and emerging platforms. He digs into what it actually takes to bring a game to market at scale, why marketing and publishing strategy matter as much as design, and how he approaches mentorship, leadership, and sustainability in an industry that is constantly shifting.
🎮 Guest Bio: Darion Lowenstein is a veteran gaming executive with 30 years of experience and 90+ shipped titles, contributing to $9B+ in revenue across major franchises like Pac-Man, Red Dead Revolver, Hogwarts Legacy, & NBA Jam at companies like Rockstar Games, EA, Activision, and Scopely. As CEO of Secret Code, he consults for top companies including Dr. Seuss, Warner Bros., PBS, and major studios and serves on the BAFTA Games Committee.
Social:
Tiktok: darionl
IG: darionl1
Links: secretco.net
Join the GGJ Podcast Substack - tinyurl.com/GGJPodcastSubstack
