Joel Taveras
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About Joel Taveras
Joel Taveras is one of the founding members of DualShockers. He hails from New York City where he lives with his wife and two sons. During his tenure with the site, he's held every position from news writer to community manager to editor in chief. Currently he manages the behind the scenes and day-to-day operations at the publication.
Latest Articles
Secretlab TITAN 2020 Series Gaming Chair Review — Work From Home is the Killer App
The Secretlab TITAN model is a wonderful gaming chair that will help improve your posture, but it comes at a high price.
This PS5 ASMR Video Showcases the Magic Behind the DualSense Controller
Forget feeling the new PS5 DualSense controller. Listen to it.
PS5 Is Not Being Held Back, PS4 Is Too Successful to Ignore
PS4 success has PS5 early adopters feeling burned by PlayStation and cross-generation exclusive video games, but it only helps PS5 early adopters.
PS5 and Xbox Series X Best Buy Pre-Order Pages Are Hinting at Hefty Price
Best Buy is pairing a popular financing offer to help PS5 and Xbox Series X potential buyers avoid sticker shock this holiday.
The Best Phones for Xbox Game Pass and xCloud (for Every Budget)
With iPhones blocking Project xCloud from the App Store, what are the best phones in 2020 to take advantage of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
ASTRO Gaming Plans to Future Proof Existing Headsets for Xbox Series X
With the Series X removing the optical audio port, ASTRO is partnering with XBOX to bring its existing high end headphones to the new console.
The Division is Eerily Similar to the Real Life New York City During Coronavirus
The New York City setting of The Division is eerily resembling what is happening to the city in real life in the wake of coronavirus.
GameStop Stores Shutter Across the US Following Pennsylvania Coronavirus Closures [UPDATED]
GameStop to eliminate customer access to its stores as the retailer pivots to digital, eCommerce, and curbside pickup to combat the spread of coronavirus in the US.
Opinion: Microsoft is Rumored To Announce The Next Xbox At E3 2019. Here's Why They Should Launch It This Year.
With rumors rising that Microsoft may reveal their next-generation Xbox at E3 2019, here is why I think they should release it this fall.
Apex Legends: Watch in Awe as One-Armed Marine Corps Veteran Gets His First 'W' Live on Stream
Check out this one-armed gamer getting his first win in Respawn's Apex Legends.
Next Gen Xbox Hardware Team Staffing Up According to Job Postings
Microsoft's Xbox Hardware team is hiring engineers to contribute to "next generation consoles."
Red Dead Online Achievements Suggests Some are Already Playing
We can't wait for some cowboy adventures with our friends in the Red Dead online beta. It looks like we won't have to wait too much longer.
Why PS4 Slim and Xbox One S is the Better Deal This Black Friday Over the Pro and One X
If you're on the fence as to whether you should pick up a 4K console this Black Friday, you should give the baseline consoles a good look before you buy.
The Story in Red Dead Redemption 2 Is At Its Best When Its Characters Are Falling Apart
We take a closer look at individual character breaking points in Red Dead Redemption 2, everyone's current favorite massive open-world Western epic.
NBA 2K19 Launch Party: Interviews with Ronnie "Ronnie2K" Singh, Gameplay Director Mike Wang, and Youtube's Agent 00
2K Sports threw a party in Brooklyn, New York to celebrate 20 years of history for everyone's favorite video game basketball sim. NBA 2K19 is almost here.
PS5 and Next-Gen Xbox Hardware Should Have Both Digital-Only and Disc Versions at Release
With next generation already on the lips of Sony and Microsoft, it's time we look at what an alternative digital future can look like for upcoming hardware.
Call of Duty: WWII Xbox One X vs PS4 Pro 4K Screenshot Comparison
Call of Duty: WWII is available on both PS4 and Xbox One, and it's a good chance to see how Microsoft's new Xbox One X flexes its muscles.
Xbox One X Review -- Feel True Power
Microsoft's long-awaited Xbox One X is finally here, and now that we've had the chance to go hands-on in our review, what does true power feel like?
Why I’m Leaning Towards an Xbox One X Rather Than Building a PC
In the buildup towards this fall's release of the Xbox One X, Joel weighs his options on whether to invest in the new console or to build a gaming PC.