Nicholas Taifalos

Brisbane

Esports Journalist | Contributor @esports, fmr Editor & Writer @DotEsports, Co-Owner @snowballesports, Editor-in-chief @dfragtv | Contact: [email protected]

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What to expect for the Marathon closed alpha: Weapons, maps, and more

6 days ago | esports.gg | Nicholas Taifalos

Bungie has shared an article packed full of details about April and May's closed alpha for new extraction shooter Marathon, which is set to kick off later this week. It's been stressed the game is far from complete, but developers hope those lucky enough to enter the alpha will share plenty of feedback about Marathon in its current state. Here's everything you need to know about the Marathon closed alpha. When does the Marathon closed alpha start and end? The Marathon alpha test begins April 23.
PGL Wallachia Season 4: Schedule, results, teams, and more

1 week ago | esports.gg | Nicholas Taifalos

PGL Wallachia Season 4 has arrived and with it another opportunity for the best Dota 2 teams in the world to stake their claim to the title of top dog. Sixteen teams descend upon the PGL Studio in Bucharest, Romania, for a shot at the lion's share of $1 million USD!Here's everything you need to know about PGL Wallachia Season 4: Full schedule, results, teams, streams, and more!PGL Wallachia Season 4 format and teamsCan Liquid go back-to-back?
Miracle extends Dota 2 hiatus, will not rejoin Nigma Galaxy after ESL One Raleigh

1 week ago | esports.gg | Nicholas Taifalos

Amer "Miracle-" Al-Barkawi will not be returning to the starting lineup for Nigma Galaxy's Dota 2 team anytime soon, with the organization announcing the star player's hiatus will continue. Many expected Miracle- to return to the lineup soon, likely at the conclusion of ESL One Raleigh, but today's update sees the 27-year-old remain sidelined due to "personal reasons." He isn't planning on going anywhere, with Miracle- remaining a vital member of the squad on the bench.
Legendary esports org Envy hints at Counter-Strike return: ‘Begun to explore all opportunities’

1 week ago | esports.gg | Nicholas Taifalos

Envy, the North American-backed organization with a tenured history in CS:GO, is looking at making a return to Counter-Strike in CS2 according to owner Mike "hastr0" Rufail after a five year break from the game. Envy, previously known as EnVyUs, has seen both sides of the Counter-Strike coin; from one of the most formidable orgs fielding a Major-winning French squad, to total capitulation after moving to North America. Now, Envy is reportedly shaping to start over in CS2.
m0NESY joins Falcons ahead of Austin Major

1 week ago | esports.gg | Nicholas Taifalos

It's finally official: Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov is now a member of Falcons with the Russian superstar AWPer joining the Saudi-backed organization on April 14. Weeks of rumors and hints were slowly confirmed; first by insiders, then by the G2 camp themselves. He leaves quite the legacy — and conundrum — for G2 Esports, who must now navigate the Austin Major without their star player and one of the world's best in m0NESY. Meanwhile, Falcons shape as a heavyweight for June's pinnacle event.
All Runner types in Marathon explained

1 week ago | esports.gg | Nicholas Taifalos

When you link up with your Crew and prepare to drop into Tau Ceti IV in Marathon, you'll have a very important choice to make: Which Runner will you choose? Runners act as the class system in Marathon, each sporting unique abilities that can be further customized with the use of implants and upgrades. That said, each Runner is meant to suit a particular playstyle — from your stealthy hunter to the point man up front.
How to get the Destination Tau Ceti Marathon Emblem in Destiny 2

1 week ago | esports.gg | Nicholas Taifalos

• Head to your account profile on Twitch. • Under the Settings menu, open the Connections tab. • Find the Destiny 2 Official Extension and hit Connect. • Sign in with your designated account (Steam, PSN, etc.) that you've used to play Destiny 2 with. • You should be connected — get to watching!
The best CS2 player: Skill, trophies, rating, and more

2 weeks ago | esports.gg | Nicholas Taifalos

With a tournament almost every week, the title of best CS2 player can fluctuate between several big names. Everything from map performance and rating to how many trophies a player has lifted needs to be taken into account. We've analyzed the data and have come up with a name or two that best represents the best CS2 player title. Here's a look at who's on top right now!Who is the best CS2 player? Donk has been incredibly consistent over the past two years.
Best CS2 workshop maps: Aim, surf, kz, practice, retakes, and more

2 weeks ago | esports.gg | Nicholas Taifalos

The best part about CS2 isn't its already expansive map collection and gameplay modes, but it's use of Valve's Source engine — meaning there's plenty of maps and tools out there that can be accessed via the Steam Workshop!Whether it be aim practice or if you're delving into the world of surf or kz, Steam's Workshop is jam-packed with maps you can download and play in-client.
ESL One Raleigh 2025: Schedule, results, teams, and more

2 weeks ago | esports.gg | Nicholas Taifalos

NA Dota is so back! ESL One Raleigh marks a decade-long return of offline Dota 2 to North America with the stakes higher than ever. A huge $1 million prize pool is up for grabs as well as vital ranking points for this year's The International. Here's everything you'll need to know about ESL One Raleigh 2025; the full schedule, results, teams, streams, and more. ESL One Raleigh format and teamsLive Dota is back in NA! (Photos and images via ESL.