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Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

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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.

Mistral Lift god roll and best perks in Destiny 2

Mistral Lift god roll and best perks in Destiny 2

The Mistral Lift linear fusion rifle is here, and you're going to want its god roll!

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos
Bungie pledge to improve Destiny 2 Tonic system after community uproar

Bungie pledge to improve Destiny 2 Tonic system after community uproar

Destiny 2's Tonic system has been widely panned, but improvements are coming.

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Jame benched after 5 years at VP in post-season reshuffle

Jame Time is up as the Virtus,pro captain is benched after a dismal Shanghai Major run.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Counter Strike 2
Jame benched after 5 years at VP in post-season reshuffle

Is Marvel Rivals free-to-play?

How much will it cost you to play Marvel Rivals?
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Marvel Rivals
Is Marvel Rivals free-to-play?

The Good, Bad, and Ugly: Shanghai Major Elimination Stage

Eight teams remain in the fight for the Shanghai crown, but first, let's look back.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Counter Strike 2
The Good, Bad, and Ugly: Shanghai Major Elimination Stage

Reigning CS2 major champions sent packing early in Elimination Stage blowout

Na'Vi crumbled under the pressure to make an early exit in Shanghai.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Counter Strike 2
Reigning CS2 major champions sent packing early in Elimination Stage blowout

The Good, Bad, and Ugly: Shanghai Major Opening Stage

From newly-uncovered heroes to big names heading home early.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Counter Strike 2
The Good, Bad, and Ugly: Shanghai Major Opening Stage

BetBoom break duck against Tundra to secure maiden Dota 2 BLAST Slam victory

BetBoom can finally open their trophy cabinet with this historic win in Denmark.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

DOTA 2
BetBoom break duck against Tundra to secure maiden Dota 2 BLAST Slam victory

BLAST Slam 2024 Dota 2: Format, teams, schedule, and more

$1,000,000, 10 teams, one winner — BLAST Slam has arrived.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

DOTA 2
BLAST Slam 2024 Dota 2: Format, teams, schedule, and more

Hometown heroes rise while big names falter: Shanghai Major Opening Stage Day 1 Wrap

APAC CS is back on top (at least for now) as the Shanghai Major kicked off.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Counter Strike 2
Hometown heroes rise while big names falter: Shanghai Major Opening Stage Day 1 Wrap