Nicholas Taifalos
Weekend editor for Dot Esports. Nick, better known as Taffy, began his esports career in commentary, switching to journalism with a focus on Oceanic esports, particularly Counter-Strike and Dota. Email: [email protected]

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Read Article ESL Challenger Melbourne 2024 CS2: Schedule, results, teams, and more
The ESL Challenger Melbourne trophy on a plinth on-stage.
Category: Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike
ESL Challenger Melbourne 2024 CS2: Schedule, results, teams, and more
Who will win a spot at EPL Season 20?
Nicholas Taifalos Nicholas Taifalos Apr 27, 2024
Read Article ESL One Birmingham 2024: Schedule, results, streams, and more
The ESL One Birmingham logo with Brewmaster holding a keg of beer in Dota 2.
Category: Dota 2
Dota 2
ESL One Birmingham 2024: Schedule, results, streams, and more
The EPT's penultimate event for the 2023/2024 season is upon us.
Nicholas Taifalos Nicholas Taifalos Apr 26, 2024
Read Article CS2 On The Other Hand April 25 full update notes
A peek through double doors mid on Dust 2 in CS2.
Category: Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike
CS2 On The Other Hand April 25 full update notes
A fan-favorite map, the return of Overwatch, and plenty more.
Nicholas Taifalos Nicholas Taifalos Apr 25, 2024
Read Article ‘More RNG’: Huge LoL Arena Patch 14.9 changes to combat ‘sweaty’ lobbies
Talon, Twitch, and Taric all cheers drinks together around a tavern table in RPG-inspired outfits in League of Legends
Category: League of Legends
League of Legends
‘More RNG’: Huge LoL Arena Patch 14.9 changes to combat ‘sweaty’ lobbies
The countdown to League Arena's return enters its final week.
Nicholas Taifalos Nicholas Taifalos Apr 24, 2024
Read Article Steam refunds update: ‘Advanced Access’ playtime now considered in return policy
The Steam logo in white on a blue gradient background.
Category: General
General
Steam refunds update: ‘Advanced Access’ playtime now considered in return policy
Gaming's version of dining-and-dashing is no longer possible.
Nicholas Taifalos Nicholas Taifalos Apr 24, 2024
Read Article Riot disables VALORANT map after players discover a gamebreaking boost exploit
Cypher up-close-shot in VALORANT.
Category: Valorant
Valorant
Riot disables VALORANT map after players discover a gamebreaking boost exploit
The map is out of the pool until Riot finds a fix.
Nicholas Taifalos Nicholas Taifalos Apr 23, 2024
Read Article How to complete Where in the System is Archie quest in Destiny 2
A guardian pets Archie the Exo dog in Destiny 2.
Category: Destiny 2
Destiny 2
How to complete Where in the System is Archie quest in Destiny 2
Good boy!
Nicholas Taifalos Nicholas Taifalos Apr 23, 2024
Read Article Falling Guillotine god roll in Destiny 2: Best perks and traits
The BRAVE variant of the Falling Guillotine sword in Destiny 2.
Category: Destiny 2
Destiny 2
Falling Guillotine god roll in Destiny 2: Best perks and traits
Everyone's favorite Destiny 2 sword is back and better than ever.
Nicholas Taifalos Nicholas Taifalos Apr 23, 2024
Read Article ESL Pro League Season 19: Schedule, results, streams, and more
The ESL Pro League Season 19 on an abstract black and green background.
Category: Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike
ESL Pro League Season 19: Schedule, results, streams, and more
Thirty-two teams enter, but only one can be crowned EPL champions.
Nicholas Taifalos Nicholas Taifalos Apr 23, 2024
Read Article ‘Full rebuilding’: 2 more depart C9 CS2 squad as CEO Jack dismisses disband calls
HObbit, a CS2 player, hi-fives a teammate at the PGL Copenhagen Major.
Category: Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike
‘Full rebuilding’: 2 more depart C9 CS2 squad as CEO Jack dismisses disband calls
The C9 superteam fizzles out.
Nicholas Taifalos Nicholas Taifalos Apr 23, 2024