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Nicholas Taifalos

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.

MOUZ deny Falcons first big CS2 event win at PGL Cluj-Napoca

MOUZ deny Falcons first big CS2 event win at PGL Cluj-Napoca

MOUZ has defied the odds to lift their first trophy of 2025, and in front of live audience at last.

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025: Schedule, results, teams, and more

PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025: Schedule, results, teams, and more

A total of 16 teams head to Romania to battle for $1 million and vital VRS points.

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

LCP Season Kickoff 2025: Schedule, results, teams, and more

The Pacific region's major LoL championship begins Jan. 17.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

League of Legends
LCP Season Kickoff 2025: Schedule, results, teams, and more

Wisdom runes, Lotus Pools converted to Shrines in Dota 2 patch 7.38

Bring a few teammates for these vital Dota 2 objectives.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

DOTA 2
Wisdom runes, Lotus Pools converted to Shrines in Dota 2 patch 7.38

SumaiL steps in for Falcons at DreamLeague S25 as Malr1ne sorts visa issues

This is the second time SumaiL has subbed for Malr1ne and Falcons.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

DOTA 2
SumaiL steps in for Falcons at DreamLeague S25 as Malr1ne sorts visa issues

Redrix’s Estoc god roll and best perks in Destiny 2

Finally, a reason to play Competitive PvP in Destiny 2 again!
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Destiny 2
Redrix’s Estoc god roll and best perks in Destiny 2

Warlord’s Spear god roll and best perks in Destiny 2

Warlord's Spear is the first trace rifle available in Destiny 2's Iron Banner and it's got several desirable god rolls.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Destiny 2
Warlord’s Spear god roll and best perks in Destiny 2

Kez, Ringmaster finally receive Facets in Dota 2 patch 7.38

Dota 2's newest heroes have been waiting ages for their real facets.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

DOTA 2
Kez, Ringmaster finally receive Facets in Dota 2 patch 7.38

Dota 2 Patch 7.38 patch notes and summary: Wandering Waters

One of the largest updates in the MOBA's history has arrived.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

DOTA 2
Dota 2 Patch 7.38 patch notes and summary: Wandering Waters

Chess grandmaster Nepomniachtchi joins Aurora ahead of CCT, EWC tournaments

Nepo will pull on the blue and white for Aurora at several upcoming tournaments.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Chess
Chess grandmaster Nepomniachtchi joins Aurora ahead of CCT, EWC tournaments