Martin Arévalo-Östberg

Martin Arévalo-Östberg

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01 December, 2025
total articles published
41

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Martin Arévalo-Östberg
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Biography

After competing at a semi-pro level in World of Warcraft over a decade ago, Martin began closely following all sorts of different esports. A writer at heart, he majored in English Literature before finding that the best way to combine his two passions was to start writing about video games. Currently living in Peru, Martin has lived in over seven different countries around the world and is always on the move.

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Uzi Cup Arrives: Uzi Announces His Own Tournament

Uzi Cup Arrives: Legendary Player Announces New Tournament

Though he retired from playing back in 2023, legendary Chinese AD carry Jian "Uzi" Zihao isn't done with competitive League of Legends just yet. The former MSI champion has now officially announced his own tournament: the Uzi Cup.

6h
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Bilibili Gaming win the LPL Split 1 2026 trophy off a monstrous performance by Bin

Bilibili Gaming win the LPL Split 1 2026 trophy off a monstrous performance by Bin

Despite a shaky start to the season, Bilibili Gaming (BLG) are back on top! Led by Chen "Bin" Ze-Bin in the Top Lane, the Chinese powerhouse crushed JD Gaming (JDG) in the Grand Finals to win the LPL Split 1 2026. 

8 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
First Stand 2026: Format, Schedule, Teams, and More

First Stand 2026: Everything you need to know!

The first international stop of the new LoL Esports season is right around the corner! A total of eight teams from all over the world will head to Brazil to compete at First Stand 2026 starting March 16.  After exciting first splits across the board, which region will claim the first international trophy of the year? Let's take a look at the First Stand 2026 format, schedule, and list of teams to find out more.

8 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
JD Gaming become the final team to qualify for First Stand 2026

JD Gaming become the final team to qualify for First Stand 2026

We have our complete lineup of teams to compete First Stand 2026 at last! Having breezed past Weibo Gaming (WBG) in the Lower Bracket Finals of the LPL Split 1 Playoffs, JD Gaming (JDG) have become the final team to book their spot in São Paulo.

7 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Mel at First Stand 2026? Winners and Losers of League of Legends Patch 26.05

Mel at First Stand 2026? Winners and Losers of League of Legends Patch 26.05

First Stand 2026 is just days away, and the official patch for the tournament (LoL Patch 26.05) is already live. Before the best teams in the world head to Brazil to battle for the first international trophy of the year, let's take a quick look at the biggest winners and losers of First Stand's patch.

6 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Top Esports report their Jungler naiyou for potential match-fixing

Top Esports Report their Jungler naiyou for Potential Match-fixing

Through a post on Weibo, Top Esports (TES) have announced that they are investigating their own Jungler Yang "naiyou" Zi-Jian for "seriously violating club rules and regulations and professional ethics." Though the organization did not provide any specific examples that would demonstrate what it is they are referring to, Top Esports did disclose they have already reported the situation to the league, whose disciplinary department will continue to handle the investigation from here on out.

6 Mar
Martin Arévalo-Östberg