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.

The Inquisitor god roll in Destiny 2

The Inquisitor god roll in Destiny 2

The Inquisitor is an older Trials shotgun but it's getting a perk refresh in Destiny 2's May 2025 update.

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How to get the Gryphon in Destiny 2

How to get the Gryphon in Destiny 2

A Gryphon is a sparrow with teeth, and it can all be yours by playing a Destiny 2 event.

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Liminal Vigil god roll in Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine

The best hip-firin' sidearm in town in Liminal Vigil is back during Rite of the Nine.

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Liminal Vigil god roll in Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine

Terminus Horizon god roll in Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine

Terminus Horizon is back with a fresh set of perks in Destiny 2 via Rite of the Nine.

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Terminus Horizon god roll in Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine

Wilderflight god roll in Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine

This hip-firin' double-barreled grenade launcher returns in Rite of the Nine.

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Wilderflight god roll in Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine

Classic Offensive project shut down as Valve issue cease and desist

A beloved community mod project, Classic Offensive appears all but dead thanks to Valve's change of heart.

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Classic Offensive project shut down as Valve issue cease and desist

Complexity adds junior, AdreN as coach as visa issues set to affect hallzerk

Junior is likely to stand-in for Complexity at the pinnacle event in June.

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Complexity adds junior, AdreN as coach as visa issues set to affect hallzerk

CS2 Mission Possible May 7 update: New maps, weekly missions, and more

The Mission Possible May 7 patch for CS2 is now live.

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CS2 Mission Possible May 7 update: New maps, weekly missions, and more

Cruel Mercy god roll in Destiny 2

Cruel Mercy is the latest addition to the Nightfall weapon pool.

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Cruel Mercy god roll in Destiny 2

LoL devs plan huge balance update for AP items in Patch 25.10

A dozen AP items will be adjusted, with one in particular proving a little too strong on the Rift recently.

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LoL devs plan huge balance update for AP items in Patch 25.10