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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.

Vitality ropz: “We know we’re eventually going to lose — the scene is so competitive”

Ropz cares not for win streaks, just trophies as Vitality shape as favorites for the Austin Major.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

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Vitality ropz: “We know we’re eventually going to lose — the scene is so competitive”

NaVi’s perfect playoffs run ends at the hands of Liquid at IEM Melbourne

NaVi have some soul-searching to do before the Major after a failed IEM Melbourne campaign.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

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NaVi’s perfect playoffs run ends at the hands of Liquid at IEM Melbourne

REZ, GamerLegion end FaZe’s Aussie title defence with astonishing double comeback

Two remarkable comebacks see REZ and GamerLegion through to Rod Laver Arena.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

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REZ, GamerLegion end FaZe’s Aussie title defence with astonishing double comeback

PapaSmithy’s grand plans for FlyQuest presence in Australia — starting with IEM Melbourne

PapaSmithy talks all things FlyQuest, including the CS2 squad's endeavours in Melbourne at the state of esports today.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

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PapaSmithy’s grand plans for FlyQuest presence in Australia — starting with IEM Melbourne

HooXi replaces cadiaN at Astralis, will debut at PGL Astana

HooXi is back and will lead Astralis, starting at PGL Astana in May.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

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HooXi replaces cadiaN at Astralis, will debut at PGL Astana

Falcons kyxsan on m0NESY: “The biggest thing that I’m surprised about is his communication”

Kyxsan praises his whole squad for keeping their cool as Falcons march to the playoffs.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

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Falcons kyxsan on m0NESY: “The biggest thing that I’m surprised about is his communication”

Record-breaking Vitality lock down playoff spot at IEM Melbourne

Very few teams appear capable of stopping the Vitality juggernaut in Melbourne.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

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Record-breaking Vitality lock down playoff spot at IEM Melbourne

The MongolZ take down FaZe in first meeting at IEM Melbourne to book playoffs spot

The MongolZ return to a big event playoffs and will play in front of their "home" crowd.
Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

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The MongolZ take down FaZe in first meeting at IEM Melbourne to book playoffs spot