Nicholas Taifalos

| Twitter @TaffyAU

Nick, better known as Taffy, is an Aussie esports journalist telling stories for over a decade with a major focus on Counter-Strike and Dota 2. A lover of sports both on the field and in the server, catch him tearing up Ability Draft lobbies and pleading for more Titan buffs in Destiny 2.

Dota 2 hero tier list (Patch 7.38b, March 2025)

Dota 2 hero tier list (Patch 7.38b, March 2025)

With over 100 Dota heroes to choose from, knowing who dominates the meta is key.

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Vitality stomp MOUZ in lightning-quick ESL Pro League final

Vitality stomp MOUZ in lightning-quick ESL Pro League final

Vitality is beginning to stamp its name into the history books with a blistering start to 2025.

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All roles in CS2: IGL, lurker, and more, explained

New to CS2 or want to understand what the roles each mean? We've got you covered.

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All roles in CS2: IGL, lurker, and more, explained

Steam Spring Sale 2025: Best games to buy this March

Some of Steam's best sellers are on special at discounted prices this March.

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Steam Spring Sale 2025: Best games to buy this March

CS2 player count: How many people are playing CS2 right now?

CS2 remains the most popular game on Steam, but how high has it gone?

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CS2 player count: How many people are playing CS2 right now?

CS2 breaks all-time CS:GO player count, sets new record

A remarkable achievement, but one factor is helping inflate the count.

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CS2 breaks all-time CS:GO player count, sets new record

FlyQuest bench dexter after ESL Pro League exit

FlyQuest's new direction is likely to begin with a new in-game leader.

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FlyQuest bench dexter after ESL Pro League exit

Darius Jungle no more as LoL devs slam nerf button in Patch 25.6

Is it enough to get him back to the top lane full-time? Probably not.

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Darius Jungle no more as LoL devs slam nerf button in Patch 25.6

Mirror Imago god roll and best perks in Destiny 2

A 900 RPM with solid melee perks? Interesting!

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Mirror Imago god roll and best perks in Destiny 2

How to get the Guardian Games Skimmer in Destiny 2

Guardian Games is back and there's plenty of gear to unlock!

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How to get the Guardian Games Skimmer in Destiny 2