E-Sports
First Stand 2026 Match Preview: JDG Must Defeat a Giant
JD Gaming returns to the international stage for the first time since 2023. They have a difficult task, facing Gen.G Esports in their first…
Devin Morris
Devin Morris is a Gaming Writer and Esports Editor for Total Apex Media. Devin is a gaming fanatic from little old South Africa. Devin has had a passion for gaming and writing from a young age. Devin's early favorites were Age of Empires, FIFA and Need for Speed games. As Devin grew older he moved into more competitive gaming, focusing on Overwatch, League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics. Devin also sinks way too many hours into Destiny 2!
E-Sports
First Stand 2026 Match Preview: Two Region’s Hopes Collide
G2 Esports and Team Secret Whales make their first appearance at First Stand. Both teams are the sole representatives of their region. The last…
E-Sports
First Stand 2026 Match Preview: An Eastern Battle to Kick Off
Sometimes in an international tournament, we have to wait before we see a best-of-five series between Eastern teams. For First Stand, we do not…
Entertainment
First Stand 2026 LOUD Preview: Causing A Storm on Home Soil
LOUD has a unique opportunity for a Brazilian team. They get a chance to play at First Stand in front of a home crowd.…
Entertainment
First Stand 2026 LYON Preview: An Inspired International Qualification
LYON struggled in the LTA North last year. For 2026, they brought in the high-profile signings of Inspired and Berserker. Even with those additions,…
Entertainment
First Stand 2026 JD Gaming Preview: The Exciting Return of a Sleeping Giant
JD Gaming was once the best team in the world. They were two series away from achieving the fabled Golden Road. They have since…