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| show_name = Level 3
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| format = Video game
| runtime = approximately 25 minutes (without commercials)
| creator = Dale Robinson
| starring = Jason O'Callaghan (2006–)<br > Jamie McDonald (2006–2008)</br > Mick Levacsics (2009–2010)<br > Kirsty Sculler (2010–)</br>
| picture_format = [[576i]] ([[Standard-definition television|SDTV]])
| country = Australia
| network = [[C31 Melbourne]] and [[Television Sydney|TVS]]
| first_aired = 2006
| last_aired = 2012
| num_episodes = 216 ({{as of|2011|5|9}})
| website = http://www.level3.org.au
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'''''Level 3''''' was an Australian television show that focused on video games and gaming culture. The program aired on [[C31 Melbourne]] on Monday nights, and on TVS on Tuesday nights. Past episodes are available for viewing at the ''Level 3'' website, as well as ''Level 3'' links in YouTube, [[Blip.tv]] or [[Livestream]] channels.

==Show Format==
''Level 3'' was a community-produced television program, funded by those who created the series. The series was advertised as made "by gamers, for gamers". ''Level 3'' featured game reviews for the current generation of consoles, handhelds and PC games. Episodes occasionally featured interviews with members of the local and international gaming industry, and those somewhat related to the broader technology industry. In addition, the show would discuss gaming-related issues (such as the [[Xbox 360]] [[Red Ring of Death]]) and showcase important gaming-related events and trailers for upcoming games.

Episodes of ''Level 3'' include large sections of footage filmed in front of a green screen, with the reviewer standing in front of game footage in the background. Aside from reviews, other segments on the show include "Weird & Retro", a look back at some of the stranger or older aspects of gaming history.

==History==
In 2006, ''Level 3'' was premiered on Channel 31. It was created by gaming fan Dale Robinson, who had worked on a number of shows with Channel 31 prior to the creation of ''Level 3''. Three other hosts were chosen, including Jason O'Callaghan, [[Jamie McDonald (media personality)|Jamie McDonald]] and Nick{{who|date=February 2012}}. In 2007, Nick left the series for undisclosed reasons, and Jamie Galea joined the crew. McDonald temporarily left the show to participate in the ''[[Big Brother Australia]]'' television series as a contestant. After he was evicted from the Big Brother house, McDonald returned to ''Level 3''.

In 2008, the crew developed and published the ''Level 3'' website, including a weekly audio podcast, previous episodes available for streaming and additional content not aired on television. On 11 December that same year, TekTime Radio host "Ash" joined as a guest host. A second guest host, Anne Dunne from the [[Australian Gamer]] website, joined on 22 January 2009. On 10 April 2009, Jamie announced he was leaving the show to be a radio host for Hype FM in [[Broken Hill, New South Wales]]; with new community hosts and current regulars to step up their involvement.

In 2010, ''Level 3'' was able to take advantage of broadcasting at a higher standard of quality, after Channel 31 acquired a digital license,.<ref>{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|work=TV Tonight|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/11/community-tv-wins-digital-breakthrough.html |title= Community TV wins Digital Breakthrough |accessdate=18 February 2010}}</ref> It also marked the addition of several new hosts. The cast and crew covered the events of the Monash University's Computer Games Boot Camp event from 3–9 July via an online video stream.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.infotech.monash.edu/promotion/games-boot-camp/2010/details.html| title=Monash University Computer Games Boot Camp 2010 Program Details |accessdate=25 January 2011}}</ref> The success of this event led to a weekly ''Level 3'' video stream starting from 19 September 2010. In 2011, the ''Level 3'' crew covered the Melbourne [[Global Game Jam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://level3tvshow.blip.tv/file/4875103/| title = Level 3 at Melbourne Global Game Jam 2011 |publisher=[[Level 3 (TV series)|Level 3]]|accessdate=10 May 2011}}</ref> and [[LEGO]] convention ''Brickvention''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://level3tvshow.blip.tv/file/5045434/|publisher=Level 3| title = Level 3 at Brickvention 2011 |accessdate=10 May 2011}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.level3.org.au Official Website]
*[http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Level-3/21256317732 Official Facebook Page]
*[http://level3tvshow.blip.tv/ ''Level 3'' on Blip]
*[http://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/level-3/id354795288 ''Level 3'' (video) on iTunes]
*[http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=278593857 ''Level 3'' Audio Podcast iTunes Music Store Link]
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/Level3tvshow Official ''Level 3'' YouTube Channel]
*[http://www.livestream.com/level3live/ ''Level 3'' Livestream Page]

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