NICKMERCS: From Rough Seas to Twitch Stardom
Nicholas “NICKMERCS” Kolcheff is a Twitch superstar with 6.5 million followers and a dedicated fan base known as MFAM. However, his journey to success was far from easy.
NICKMERCS was passionate about competitive gaming from a young age and wanted to turn it into something more. But the path to success was unclear in those days.
His parents didn’t support his dream and encouraged him to focus on other things. Despite their lack of support, NICKMERCS refused to give up, even after his mother destroyed his Xbox to discourage him.
Undeterred, NICKMERCS adapted to the circumstances, as he always does, and started participating in local Gears of War events. As his skills developed, he made a bold decision to move out of home and join a group of like-minded players with the same aspirations. He went on to win three significant Gears of War tournaments, along with several smaller events, earning more than $100,000.
Although he had a brief stint playing Halo competitively, NICKMERCS started to focus more on streaming in 2010. His viewership skyrocketed in 2013 when he began streaming Call of Duty.
By 2015, NICKMERCS had become one of the biggest names in the streaming scene. In 2016, he joined 100 Thieves and continued to build his popularity during the rise of battle royale games like PUBG and Fortnite. By 2018, he was already a superstar.
NICKMERCS’ momentum never slowed down. In 2019, he fell out with 100 Thieves and switched to FaZe Clan, where he is now a co-owner. He remains a pillar in the Twitch streaming community.
NICKMERCS, at a glance
- Real Name: Nicholas Kolcheff
- Age: 31
- Birthday: November 21, 1990
- Nationality: American
- Partner: Emumita Bonita
- Awards:
- 10th Streamy Awards Best Live Streamer 2020
- Org: FaZe Clan (co-owner), formerly 100 Thieves
What games does NICKMERCS play?
NICKMERCS’ most streamed game is Fortnite, followed by Warzone and Apex Legends. He has spent the most time on Fortnite, streaming it for almost 6000 hours and 47 percent of his total stream time. Apex Legends comes in second, with around 1800 hours and 15 percent of total stream time.
He has also streamed other games like older Call of Duty titles, Destiny 2, Rainbow Six Siege, and League of Legends, but to a lesser extent.
What is NICKMERCS’ streaming setup?
NICKMERCS’ Peripherals
- Mouse: Logitech G Pro Wireless Mouse
- Keyboard: Logitech G PRO Mechanical Keyboard
- Monitor: 25″ Alienware 240Hz Gaming Monitor
- Headset: Astro A50 Wireless Gaming Headset
- Controller: SCUF Infinity 4PS Pro MFAM Controller
NICKMERCS’ Gaming PC:
- Case: NZXT H510 ATX Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case
- MOBO: Gigabyte X570 Aorus Pro Motherboard
- CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Graphics Card
- RAM: T-Force Delta RGB DDR4 16GB x 2
- Cooling: NZXT Kraken Liquid Cooler and NZXT RGB Fans
How much does NICKMERCS make?
NICKMERCS made $5,096,642 from streaming on Twitch between August 2019 and October 2021. This was the fifth-highest earnings among streamers on the platform during that time. In addition to Twitch, he earns money from merchandise, sponsorship deals, YouTube videos, and as a co-owner of FaZe Clan, which is estimated to be worth around $400 million.
Where is NICKMERCS from?
NICKMERCS was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He moved to Los Angeles in 2016 but returned to his home state in 2019 to be closer to his family and friends.
Why is NICKMERCS popular on Twitch?
NICKMERCS is popular for two main reasons. Firstly, his excellent skills with a controller in first-person and third-person shooters have shown that controller players can compete against the best mouse and keyboard players. This has garnered him a dedicated fan base.
Secondly, NICKMERCS has a loud, energetic, and entertaining personality, which sets him apart from other streamers. His streams are full of humor and entertainment, making them enjoyable to watch.
NICKMERCS’ most popular Twitch clip
NICKMERCS’ most popular clip on Twitch is one where he talks about EA kicking Trainwreck out of his Apex tournament in 2021 because of his gambling on stream. The clip went viral and attracted a lot of attention.
What’s next for NICKMERCS?
NICKMERCS has mainly focused on streaming battle royale games for years, and it’s likely that he will continue to do so in the future. While Apex Legends has been his main game in 2022, there’s a good chance he’ll switch to Warzone 2 when it releases later in the year.