Nickmercs is Returning to Twitch

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Key Takeaways

  • Nickmercs returned to primarily streaming on Twitch after ending a deal with Kick, but might also stream on Twitter.
  • While thankful to Kick, Nickmercs decided Twitch was best for his community despite prior conflicts.
  • Even with the switch, Nickmercs still won’t stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

As a dedicated fan who’s been following Nickmercs since his early Twitch days, it feels like coming home with this announcement of his return to the platform. His journey has been nothing short of inspiring, from his rise to prominence to his brief sojourn on Kick and now back to where it all began. I’ve always admired Nickmercs for his unapologetic stance and raw authenticity, even when it landed him in hot water with companies like Activision or Twitch itself.

Nickmercs has announced his return to streaming “primarily” on Twitch. Though not exclusive, the streamer had a year-long partnership with Twitch’s rival Kick.

After more than a decade of live streaming on Twitch, Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff rose to prominence within the Twitch community. However, in October 2023, he reportedly agreed to a $10 million deal with Kick, a platform competing with Twitch. Although this contract was non-exclusive, it enabled him to broadcast simultaneously on both sites, Nickmercs primarily shifted his streaming activities to Kick. Recently, the streamer announced that this partnership has ended.

Via a tweet, Nickmercs announced that his contract with Kick has ended and he intends to return to Twitch, not exclusively though. He expressed gratitude towards Kick for their support and wished them well. In the future, he plans to focus mainly on Twitch, acknowledging that no platform is flawless but considering it the best choice for his community. It’s important to note that Nickmercs and Twitch, owned by Amazon, had some difficulties earlier this year when he was temporarily banned for using an inappropriate term regarding transgender people. However, the ban was reduced due to ambiguous policies. After serving a 10-day suspension, he resumed streaming occasionally on Twitch to his 6.7 million followers.

Nickmercs Announces Return to Twitch

Beneath Nickmercs’ tweet, fans applauded the announcement of his comeback to Twitch and shared their anticipation. The term “primarily” used by him suggests that he might continue creating content on Kick, albeit less frequently. In addition, he hinted at the possibility of streaming on Twitter too. However, Nickmercs is notorious for his politically charged statements, which have led to conflicts with companies such as Activision. Given Twitch’s recent introduction of a warning label for political content and social issues, Nickmercs might need to clearly separate his political broadcasts from gaming streams to prevent another potential ban.

Nickmercs hasn’t disclosed the specific games he plans to stream on Twitch, but he has made it clear that one title he won’t be playing: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. His decision is partly due to his strained relationship with the game’s developer. On the other hand, Kick, despite Nickmercs’ possible departure, continues to thrive with prominent streamers like Adin Ross and xQc. A notable event was Adin Ross’ stream with former U.S. President Donald Trump, which broke Kick’s viewership record, attracting over 580,000 viewers. Moreover, rumors suggest that Kick is developing a program to pay its viewers, potentially luring new users and retaining existing ones. However, this is just a rumor for now, and fans must await an official announcement from Kick for confirmation.

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2024-11-09 17:06