Joel Willis (@joel)
Joel Willis Ticket Master
@joel
Designer, Developer, Founder of Channel 3. I love video games.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Quite unique and special. Perhaps not for everyone, but this type of "game" is my jam. Shows how creative and wide ranging video games can be.

Withholding a star because I felt there could be extra layers/twists added with the "ending." Happy to discuss with anyone who finished but don't want to spoil.
2 hours played 1 hours played (Steam) 1/24/2025 - 1/24/2025
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Until Dawn
Not really my style. It's like a choose your own adventure horror game.

The story is decent. The visuals are top notch. But this is the kind of game where I feel like it could've been a movie. Like the gameplay didn't add a ton to my experience.

You do get to pick what happens, but I wasn't convinced many of my decisions did much. I was constantly trying to make choices that would kill off characters I liked least but they'd survive nonetheless. At least for the moment.

It's cool that is has big name actors like Rami Malek, Brian McGuinness, and Hayden Panettiere. But seriously, the voice acting really was spectacular. @laughatbrian crushed his role and had one of the best scenes. Plus he got to be the one to say the name of the game in the game. Proud to know him.
6 hours played 10/28/2024 - 11/13/2024
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GRIS
The most artful game I've ever played. Visuals obviously but the sound and music are also so dang beautiful. This game is incredible.

My older brother is whatever the opposite of a gamer is. But he has a masters in fine arts, and he taught art. I want him to sit down and play this.

I feel so inspired by this experience.

Even though it might not be everyone's particular taste, everyone should play this game.
4 hours played 10/24/2024 - 10/28/2024
3
Ghost of Tsushima
Incredible.

I know this is a weird comparison but this game has almost all of the things I love about Zelda BOTW and TOTK but with incredibly realistic graphics, excellent characters and dialogue, and a great story. Again, weird comparison, but just in terms of an open world collection of quests and all that.

This game is a masterpiece in every way.
32 hours played 9/19/2024 - 10/22/2024
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Bowling 3D
Did not enjoy this game. It's not very good. Still unsure if there is speed or spin. But I did try to do both. Maybe I am just not very good.
1 hours played 10/8/2024 - 10/8/2024
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God of War (2018)
AMAZING. One of the greatest games of all time. My gut reaction is it goes on my Mt Rushmore but I will sit with it a bit.

So many unique storytelling mechanisms in this game.

I mean, even the way the end credits are done.

So so good from combat to character dev to emotions.

I want to look up certain things but I'm afraid it will spoil Ragnarök for me so I guess I need to dive into that one ASAP.

What an artistic achievement this game is.
26 hours played 7/28/2024 - 9/18/2024
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Stray
It was very good. We won't get into the debate here, but if we had half stars, I'd do 4.5. Really solid game in all aspects. I'm a fan of cats, so I'm not surprised. But I think even if you hate cats, you'll like this game. High praise.
7 hours played 6/28/2024 - 7/18/2024
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Ratchet & Clank (2016)
It was fine. Will discuss more on a @video-game-book-club chat.
9 hours played 4/25/2024 - 7/5/2024
Gaming Photography
(expired)
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Ratchet & Clank (2016)
Was it just me or was the final boss of this game harder than the entire rest of the game put together x 2? Some great visuals after though.
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Inside
Stunning visuals, and the audio is even better. The sonic boom soundwave destruction section absolutely sealed the 5 star deal for me.
6 hours played 2/8/2024 - 2/24/2024
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Alan Wake II
This game is.... impressive. In all ways.

It's a detailed story, rich with characters, who shift around in lots of different ways. I appreciate the story complexity.

While I did appreciate this experience and I enjoyed playing it. I'm not sure this game is for me.

I talk a lot about narrative/gameplay integration. Where some games can be all gameplay, no narrative (i.e., Fortnite). I think the best games have a tight integration where your gameplay drives the story forward, if that makes sense.

In this game I feel like the gameplay is almost an afterthought. In some cases you're literally dragging and dropping notes on a board while the character explains to you what it means and what is happening.

Or like if you go up to an NPC and chat, and it's like "press X to say this, or Y to say this," it really doesn't mean anything. You're just gonna mindlessly click through anyway.

I know there's a lot of games like this and this is nothing new. I'm just saying for me personally, I want more ability to affect outcomes with my gameplay.

K that said, the visuals in this game are stunning. It's freaking art. I'm a huge fan of the mixed media approach of having writing, music, film, etc all in one. This game had to have been a monumental undertaking, in terms of how many talented people had to be involved, as well as the coordination of having everyone do their thing and have it work together.

There are a ton of plot threads, and I bet if I pulled on some or thought too much about it, there'd be lots of plot holes. But I just greatly respect what they did here.

Definitely a unique gaming experience. I'm glad this game exists. It is impressive.
24 hours played 12/8/2023 - 1/11/2024
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder
I'll be honest. Initially I was going to rate this 4 stars. Like in my first 30 minutes of gameplay. It just felt very childish and almost cheesy. And a little too easy. I was thinking, "I get it, and it's pretty cool, but just not all the way for me."

Then I kept playing and it drew me in completely. Such a fantastic creation. Innovative and relatably familiar all at once. It definitely IS a kid's game, and I knew that, but it's very relaxing to play one level and then challenging at the right times.

Most of all I play this and I'm just so happy for all the really young kids getting introduced to video games for the first time through this game. This game will be their nostalgia. This is that formative gaming experience that they'll have. And WOW, what a great one it is.

This game is singlehandedly creating countless priceless lifelong memories for the next generation of video game fans. Doesn't get much better than that.
30 hours played 10/20/2023 - 11/6/2023
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Portal
That was ridiculously cool. I knew nothing going into it, and I'm thrilled with that. Very unique. And the cake was delicious.
22 hours played 22 hours played (Steam) 8/30/2023 - 9/4/2023
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The Last of Us
Wonderful game. Now I can watch the show. :) (And wait for part 2 to be released on PC.)
19 hours played 4/14/2023 - 5/11/2023
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Tabletop Catan
Fairly certain this will be a front runner for top rated tabletop game on Channel 3. An instant classic.
Started: 1/1/2025
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Channel 3 (the game)
It's pretty good. Shame I'll never 100% it.
3000 hours played
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Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Insta five
5 hours played Started: 10/3/2024
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Rocket League Sideswipe
I slept on this game and I'm sorry
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Fortnite
I love playing with my son so it's amazing. Also this game gets a lot of hate from older folks. But I love it. It's fun.
1100 hours played Started: 6/1/2019
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Oh you know, just trying out the new game review form (which is now the same form used for posts and quests, as it should be, so that you can now attach images, video, reactions, etc to game reviews just like you can in posts and quests)
65 hours played (Steam)
Lists: Steam Owned
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Fortnite Festival
Instantly addicted
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Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
No redeeming qualities
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Rocket Racing
I've avoided seeing what the "critics" say. Just wanted to try it out and enjoy it (or not). Played for hours Saturday night. Rejuvenated my love for racing.
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Gang Beasts
This game is ridiculous and ridiculously fun. My daughter put me on to it and we played several times, just crackling up the whole time.
1 hours played (Steam)
Lists: Steam Owned
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The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth
This game is not for me but man all these mobile games a ridiculously good quality. For the little bit I played, my favorite part was being able to increase the speed to 2x or 3x. Very nice touch.
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Flow
@paintsupplies got me into this and now I can't stop playing.
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Hop
I’m still new but I don’t think I’ll like it as much as @rider
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Bejeweled Blitz
How have I not rated this yet??? I know y’all are expecting a five star rating but ya know, it’s pretty good but not great.
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Rider
It’s a fun lil game that I do enjoy but good god the ads. Can you pay to get rid of em? I might and then add more stars. (Update: ad free is worth it)
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Jelly Boy
So unique. I was giggling at some of the simple mechanics. I had no idea this even existed.
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Sonic Dash
I’ve only played this because of Channel 3. So while the game is decent and gets 3 stars, Channel 3 deserves all the stars in the world.
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Tomb Raider Reloaded
Everyone who played this today for the daily quest, don’t forget to rate it! Get that xp.

Here’s mine: It was okay. Probably won’t be back though.
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Pinball
Was gonna be a 3 until I stumbled upon the bonus level. That gets it an extra star. Ahead of its time.
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Madden NFL '95
I totally had this specific version. That cover brings back memories. Boom!
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Marvel Snap
I totally get the appeal. The graphics and animations are amazing. I haven't allowed myself the time to realllly get into it. Too busy.
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Soccer Super Star
This game is a pretty stupid, ad-filled mobile game. That said, I play it all the time. Haha.@thelion found it, somehow. And now I play it because I'm trying to catch up to him on levels. It kills time. That is all.
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FIFA 23
I can tell I will love this. But I’m so bad at it after only two games. Gonna keep at it and may add another star as I progress and enjoyment increases.
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Overwatch 2
I did not play the first one so take this for what it’s worth. But this game feels exciting and fast paced. I’m a fan already. My son asked what it was like and i said “Apex mixed with Valorant.” I’m sure that’s ignorant but don’t kick me off this site please.
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Valorant
Pretty cool. Just started playing with @thelion . Feels simpler than I thought it would be but I’m sure I’m just scratching the surface. Tho the team dynamics and ease of play could make this a good party game if you have enough people.
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Ninja
@jdayretro2693 reminded me of this. Played the crap out of it as a kid. Just seeing those throwing stars laying just below the floor is instant nostalgia.
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Enhance
Enjoy playing it even more than I enjoy coding it
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Target
It’s five stars how and it’s all Fortnite. Imagine what it’ll be when other games’ maps are in there. @thelegendofzeldabreathofthewild ? @apex ? Then it’ll be six stars.
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SkiFree
Whoaaaa totally forgot about this game. I played it all the time.
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The Dad Driving School
This is the greatest game I've ever made. (I actually didn't really make it. But I helped produce!) It's actually a very fun lil game. The overlay messages and challenges were fun to write. I've gotten pretty good at it. I can even turn this car around.
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Kung Fu
I can still hear the sounds from this game all these years later.
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Ninja Gaiden
This game made so many 90s kids want to literally become ninjas. Myself included.
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SimCity 2000
When I was a kid, my dream house was an Arcology.

Still is.
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Section Z
My absolute favorite "obscure game from childhood that most people probably don't know about." Who else has played this?
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Super Mario Land
I totally forgot about this game. I was making sure we had all Mario games in here and saw it. I saw gameplay and it was like "WOOOOOOSH" BAM! Nostalgia! I looooved this game.
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Arms
I played this with my son. It’s pretty solid. We had a good time and decent workout.
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Dr. Mario
I LOVE THIS GAME. I am not good at that many video games. I am pretty decent at @mariokart and @rocketleague. But I am actually good at this game. I have met a few people in my life who can compete with me, but I don't think I've ever met anyone who could beat me more than I would beat them. I challenge anyone to this game.
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Final Fantasy
This was the first game I was obsessed with beating all the way through. My older brother and I stayed up all night and defeated it. I'm pretty sure we used Game Genie, but still, I was so proud. Just looking at gameplay footage and screenshots fills me with nostalgia. That's what gaming is all about.
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Donkey Kong Country
I bet when this came out everyone was like “Oh you can’t reimagine Donkey Kong, it’s a classic.” and if they came out with a new version of this now they’d say “Oh you can’t reimagine Donkey Kong Country, it’s a classic.”
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Grand Theft Auto V
A true classic. I haven't played in forever though.
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Super Mario 64
Just looking at this makes me want to throw a penguin off a cliff.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Beautiful game. This game got me back into gaming after not playing for a while. There's so much to see. So much to do.
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Wordle
Simple, elegant, I like, plus I'm really good at it.
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Batman Returns
One of those games I totally forgot about until I saw it here, but now I have distinct memories of just loving the crap out of it.
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Wizards & Warriors
This has to be one of the greatest games of all time. And I refuse to go back and play it now as an adult because I'm afraid it won't hold up and I don't want to ruin my childhood.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
One of the only games my kids can legit beat me in. It's fun. I reckon it's called Super Smash cuz you smash all the buttons.
Started: 12/7/2024
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Adopt Me
My daughter loves it so I love it too...
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Apex Legends

Madden NFL 22

NBA 2k22

Roblox

FIFA 22

PGA Tour 2k21

Overwatch

Minecraft

Pokémon GO

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

Super Mario Bros.

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

Among Us

The Sims 4

Brawlhalla

Marbles On Stream

Love Nikki Dress Up Queen

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2

F-Zero

Pilotwings

Super Mario World

Aladdin (Sega/PC/NES)

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Paperboy

Final Fight

Aladdin (SNES)

Battletoads

GoldenEye

Wave Race 64

Duck Hunt

Tetris

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Guitar Hero II

Super Mario Odyssey

New Super Mario Bros. U

Super Mario Bros. 2

Super Mario Bros. 3

Mario Kart 64

Super Mario Kart

Rock Band 2

Contra

The Legend of Zelda

Tecmo Bowl

Tecmo Super Bowl

Mario Golf: Super Rush

Borderlands 3

Sunset Overdrive
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Portal 2

Star Fox 64

Star Fox

Ori and the Blind Forest

Mario Kart: Double Dash

Blades of Steel

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Double Dribble

Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball

Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!

Ice Hockey

NBA Jam

NFL Blitz

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005

Beat Saber

Halo 2

Halo 3

Mega Man

Mega Man 3

Asteroids

The Oregon Trail

Dig Dug

Joust

Pitfall

Space Invaders

Duke Nukem

Duke Nukem 3D

Metroid

Tetris 99

Super Mario Maker

Super Mario Maker 2

Street Fighter II

Street Fighter II Turbo

Castlevania

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

Baseball

Excitebike

Doom

Donkey Kong 64

Batman: The Video Game (NES)

Battletoads & Double Dragon

Mario Kart Tour

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Golf

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

Super C

Ms. Pac-Man

Mortal Kombat

SimCity

Cruis'n USA

Wii Sports Resort

Wii Sports

Crash Bandicoot

NCAA Football 14

R.B.I. Baseball

Minesweeper

Grand Theft Auto III

Ninja Gaiden II

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto IV

God of War Ragnarök
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Doom Eternal

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Mario Bros.

Donkey Kong

RollerCoaster Tycoon

NES Open Tournament Golf

NBA 2K23

The Sims 2

The Sims 3

NBA Street

Rampage

Galaga

Rock Band 3

Rock Band 4

Pong

Guitar Hero

Guitar Hero World Tour

Guitar Hero: Metallica

Super Mario Bros. 35

Mario Kart Wii

Chess.com

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels

Cruis'n World

The Jackbox Party Pack (2014)

The Jackbox Party Pack 2

The Jackbox Party Pack 3

The Jackbox Party Pack 4

The Jackbox Party Pack 5

The Jackbox Party Pack 6

The Jackbox Party Pack 7

The Jackbox Party Pack 8

The Simpsons (1991)

The Simpsons: Hit & Run

Full Tilt! Pinball

Q*bert

Dance Dance Revolution (1998)

The Simpsons: Road Rage

Wolfenstein 3D

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle

Madden NFL 23

Batman: Arkham Asylum
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Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?

Dinosaur Game (Chrome Dino)

Skate or Die!

Bad Dudes

Brawl Stars

Jetpack Joyride

Battle Chess

California Games

Super Punch-Out!!

NBA Street Vol. 2

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Madden NFL 2004

Jackal

Double Dragon (1987)

Double Dragon II: The Revenge

Retro Bowl

Frogger (1981)

Microsoft Solitaire

Pac-Man 99

Knockout City

Subway Surfers

Plants vs. Zombies

Angry Birds

Street Fighter

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08

Super Mario Run

Fruit Ninja

Halo 4

Trivia

Eliminator Boat Duel

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Astro's Playroom
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Words On Stream

Just Dance 2020

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Super Animal Royale

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

Kahoot!

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

Crossy Road

Uno (2016)

Pro Wrestling

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

Tony Hawk's Underground

Tony Hawk's Underground 2

Popcorn Rocket

Counter-Strike 2

Flappy Souls

Magical Drop II

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Madden NFL 24

Grimace's Birthday

Where in the World is White Thunder?

Disney Emoji Blitz

Hay Day

The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 2

Stumble Guys

Dr. Mario 64

NBA 2K24

Madden NFL 20

Ghouls 'n Ghosts

Out Run

F-ZERO 99

Coffee Golf

Suika Game

GeoGuessr

Classic Sudoku

NBA Live 95

Jurassic Park (NES)
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NFL Blitz 2000

NFL Blitz 2001

Connections (2023)

Super Scope 6

PAC-MAN 256

Ragdoll Archers

Strands

Ah, Puck!

Neva
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EA Sports Madden NFL 25

Rawmen
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Clock Tower: Rewind
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Human Benchmark

Color Switch

Speed Tapping

Block Blast

The Cleaning Club

Chess

Sorry

Monopoly (Boardgame)