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Gamified entertainment community

Channel 3 is a gamified entertainment community. Games, Books, Movies, TV... Community.

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The team

Channel 3 is completely independent and developed by a tiny team that cares about its users. We do not run targeted ads and we do not sell your data. We are not venture-backed. We don't have profit margins to squeeze. We just love video games.

Pictured: @dan, @rey, @joel

Features

Games

Rate and review. Make lists. Track your backlog.

Profile

Gamertags, socials, ranks, and stats all in one spot.

Gamified

Earn XP and redeem for prizes, digital and physical.

Clubs

Non-toxic communities focused on video games.

Quests

Time trials, high scores, and more.

Events

Tourneys and leagues with brackets, teams, standings.

Content

Clips, news, memes... all about games.

About

Developed by a small team that cares about its users.

Partnerships

Content

Memes, clips, or bragging about your first victory royale, gaming content is what we're here for. Gaming content gets higher engagement rates here than on other platforms. Makes sense, Channel 3 is MADE FOR GAMERS.

Ratings and reviews

What are your favorite games of all time? How about least favorite? The more games you rate, the more personalized Channel 3 becomes. You can even rate systems and curate lists.

Squad up

You may have friends here already, or you may meet your next lifelong squadmate here. Either way, Channel 3 is most fun when you find your people and can have friendly competitions and participate in challenges together.

Play

Jump in a virtual or IRL event, tournament, or league. Participate in a Quest (a gaming challenge that you can do any time). Channel 3 has something for all skill levels, including gaming-focused daily minigames.

You

Get your Nintendo, Xbox, Playstation, Discord, Steam, etc gamertags all in one spot, right alongside your socials, game stats, and ranks.

Gamify everything

Whether it's 1 to 2, or 99 to 100, leveling up is the best feeling in the world. On Channel 3, when you participate in quests, when your post gets 1Up'd, when you crush a daily minigame, you get XP. Get 1k XP, and you level up and unlock rewards. Rewards can be custom reaction GIFs, cool backgrounds, or IRL gaming gear or in game currency.

About

Channel 3 is founded by Joel Willis. Joel worked for 12+ years leading data science tech programs (GE Aviation and 84.51). He then created The Dad, a digital media brand. As Editor in Chief, he grew The Dad from 0 followers to 15m+, with branded content sponsorships from Kroger, Charbroil, Netflix, and more. He created The Dad Gaming, a family-friendly esports empire for dads and families. The Dad Gaming was sponsored by Planters. Channel 3 now powers many communities like The Dad Gaming. Joel codes Channel 3 himself. He also teaches Esports Broadcasting as an adjunct at Miami University.

Channel 3 launched in alpha state on July 1, 2022. It is currently self-funded and self-developed.

Channel 3 is proud to be part of Cintrifuse, a Cincinnati-based tech startup incubator.

For partnership inquiries, interviews, or other requests, reach out to Joel directly at joel@channel3.gg.

Channel 3 is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.