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.
BLAST Austin Major 2025: Schedule, results, standings, teams, and more
Here’s everything you need to know about the BLAST Austin Major 2025.
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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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All LoL teams qualified for MSI 2025
Ten teams, one goal: international champions at MSI 2025.
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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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BLAST Austin Major stickers, Pick’Em Challenge now available; new ‘Highlight Keychain’ hidden in fil
The Austin Major Viewer Pass is now open with the Pick’Em Challenge and team stickers available.
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Dota 2 Patch 7.39 patch notes and summary: Spring Forward
The Spring Forward patch for Dota 2 brings plenty of quality-of-life changes and hero updates.
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