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Nicholas Taifalos

Editor | 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.

Valve introduces new CS2 Souvenir Highlight Packages for Austin Major playoffs

Hold a piece of CS2 history in your inventory thanks to the new Souvenir Highlight Packages, available after the Austin Major playoffs.

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

esports.gg Counter Strike 2 Game Page

End of an era: ESL makes shift away from Katowice, announces IEM Kraków

Katowice farewelled as ESL moves it’s pinnacle Polish IEM event to Kraków.

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

esports.gg Counter Strike 2 Game Page

BLAST Austin Major Pick’Em Guide: How to play, selections, and more

Stuff the Bronze Coin, you’ve gotta go for Diamond via the Pick’Em Challenge!

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

esports.gg Counter Strike 2 Game Page

The Good, Bad, and Ugly: IEM Dallas 2025

Relive the best and worst moments of IEM Dallas!

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

esports.gg Counter Strike 2 Game Page

ScreaM plans Counter-Strike return with brother Nivera at FUT

ScreaM is heading home to CS2 with brother Nivera — but don’t expect him to play competitively anytime soon.

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

esports.gg Counter Strike 2 Game Page

IEM Dallas 2025: Schedule, results, streams, and more

S1mple’s debut, Vitality’s streak, and more kicking off at IEM Dallas as the Austin Major approaches.

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

esports.gg Counter Strike 2 Game Page

IEM Dallas 2025: Grand Final Preview – MOUZ vs. Vitality

The young MOUZ outfit goes head-to-head against juggernauts Vitality yet again in the IEM Dallas 2025 final.

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

esports.gg Counter Strike 2 Game Page

EG allows VALORANT team to compete at EWC — but will limit social coverage

EG allows team to pursue opportunities at EWC, but won’t be broadcasting or promoting anything related to the event on its socials.

Nicholas Taifalos

Nicholas Taifalos

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