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.
All teams and talent at the BLAST Austin Major
The team list is locked, the talent has been announced — the Austin Major is upon us at last.
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Dota 2 Patch 7.39b patch notes and summary
7.39b is here after a week with 7.39 — here’s a look at the latest Dota 2 changes.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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The Good, Bad, and Ugly: IEM Dallas 2025
Relive the best and worst moments of IEM Dallas!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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