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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.

All Search and Destroy bombsites in Black Ops 6

All Search and Destroy bombsites in Black Ops 6

Knowing where to go in CoD's Search and Destroy is important. Get a leg up on the opposition with our map-by-map guide below!

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos
Undeniable aura: s1mple draws massive audience in epic CS2 career revival

Undeniable aura: s1mple draws massive audience in epic CS2 career revival

Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyljev is back in Counter-Strike 2 for the first time in months, and over 240,000 fans weren't missing it for the world.

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

The hardest Dota 2 heroes to learn and master

Dota 2 is tough enough, but if you pick a really difficult hero to play, it becomes even tougher — but very rewarding if you master them!
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

DOTA 2
The hardest Dota 2 heroes to learn and master

VS Velocity Baton god rolls and perks in Destiny 2

Since Witherhoard's arrival, Area Denial Frame grenade launchers are all the rage in Destiny 2 — so naturally, everyone wanted a VS Velocity Baton on day one.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Destiny 2
VS Velocity Baton god rolls and perks in Destiny 2

Liturgy god rolls and perks in Destiny 2

Destiny 2's Episode: Revenant saw us delve into Stasis, and the addition of the Liturgy grenade launcher couldn't have been timed better.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Destiny 2
Liturgy god rolls and perks in Destiny 2

The best and worst Facets in Dota 2 (October 2024)

Dota 2's Facets are many, but not all of them were made equal. We're diving into the best and worst Facets in the game.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

DOTA 2
The best and worst Facets in Dota 2 (October 2024)

CS2 pros weigh in on the worst problems with the game — but what topped the list?

The verdict is in — over 40 Counter-Strike pros have given their thoughts on what Valve needs to fix next.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Counter Strike 2
CS2 pros weigh in on the worst problems with the game — but what topped the list?

Superstar s1mple lights up the server in CS2 return with Falcons

S1mple returns to CS2 after a season-long hiatus with Team Falcons.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Counter Strike 2
Superstar s1mple lights up the server in CS2 return with Falcons

VS Chill Inhibitor god roll in Destiny 2

Guardians, it's time to update your grenade launcher tier list, because the VS Chill Inhibitor just broke it.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

Destiny 2
VS Chill Inhibitor god roll in Destiny 2

How to fix Dota 2 stuck on “Confirming Match”

Are you encountering the "Confirmed Match" bug in Dota 2? We've got a few fixes to try!
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

DOTA 2
How to fix Dota 2 stuck on “Confirming Match”