THE TEAM

Kristen Meduri

Favorite games: Super Mario Brothers, The Lion King (SNES), Aladdin (SNES), Rayman, Sonic
Favorite movies: The Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, The Notebook, Disney movies, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Arrival
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I am known by many things on the Level Up Network: cheesemom, the mistress, the giraffe, and kristensaysbenice. Gaming was a huge part of my childhood.  I loved it so much that Santa brought me a Super Nintendo for Christmas. I became obsessed with Super Mario and not a day passed by that I didn't play it.  Side scrollers were my passion.  I wish I was better with the new controllers so I could experiment with more modern games, but Mario will always have my heart.  Although I do not know much about gaming news and culture, I enjoy interacting with the community and supporting my husband in his dream.  I am amazed how many people in the community have become very good friends to us.  Thank you to everyone who continues to support my husband and Mike in their dream. Andrew, I am proud of you for working full time, taking care of your family, and finding time to build the Level Up Show bigger and better every time.  Mike, you are a true friend and we are blessed to have you on this journey with us! LEVEL UP! 
Sincerely,
​Kristen

Andrew Meduri

Favorite Games: Final Fantasy VII, Chrono Trigger, The Last Of Us, Journey, Red Dead Redemption, Shadow of the Colossus, Metal Gear Solid Series
Favorite Movies: The Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, SE7EN, The Prestige, Moana
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The Level Up Network has become an enormous part of my life over the past three and a half years. It was always a dream of mine to become involved within the gaming culture in a bigger way and through our shows here, it's actually become a reality. Better yet, I've had the opportunity to built this from the ground up with really good friends, especially Mike who has been there since the very beginning. I'm so grateful for the new friends that I've made and the support that we've been given by countless people showing unbelievable generosity. I also feel so blessed to have a wife that supports my crazy ambitions and puts up with the late nights and time this project has taken away from our life together.  I feel like I owe it to all of you that have never given up on me and the group as a whole. I'm going to continue putting as much as I can into this dream because that's what the community deserves. Thank you, all of you.
Sincerely,
Andrew

Mike McLaughlin

Favorite Games: Mario 64, Modern Warfare 2, Diablo 3, Battlefield 4, Borderlands 2, Skyrim, Overwatch, Ori and the Blind Forest, Sonic 2
Favorite Movies: The Prestige, The Dark Knight, Snatch, Lion King, Toy Story trilogy, LOTR Trilogy, Black Hawk Down
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If you had asked me 5 years ago that I’d help to make such a great gaming community with one of my best friends, I probably would have believed you. Yes. Would have. Gaming has alway been a passion of mine, but I knew I loved interacting with the community just as much. It’s because of people like you, our viewers, that we get to do what we do. And take pride in it. I’m so grateful for amazing friends like Andrew and Kristen with whom I get to talk nonstop about my favorite passion. I love that I have made friendships with people just from our streams. You all have made this community what it is, and I couldn’t love having you all along with us any more.  

​​Thank you, from the bottom of my angry, negative heart.
Sincerely,
Mike

WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT...

Kelly Schemp (KellyJellyFish)
From the moment Kelly became a member of The Level Up Network community, she didn't waste any time in also becoming one of our biggest supporters. She quickly climbed the ranks to our largest all-time tipper and also strongest Patreon pledge. But she didn't stop there. Kelly has become integral in growing our community by building the Discord server and spreading positivity every day. It is for this reason that we've named Kelly the official Community Manager of The Level Up Network. We're very lucky to have such a wonderful supporter and more importantly, friend.

Rick Warren (Gfn2112)
Rick has been with The Level Up Network since pretty much the very beginning. As a viewer that has truly become a close friend, Rick dedicates himself to the network in various ways. Although some may consider him a silent protagonist, he has made a large impact on the community as a whole as a reliable moderator and overall positive force. On top of that, Rick is now our most active Level Up Journalist adding new op-ed's and video game reviews every week!