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Nickmercs
Personal information
BornNicholas Kolcheff
(1990-11-21) November 21, 1990 (age 31)
Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Spouse(s)
Emumita Bonita
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(m. 2020)​
Twitch information
Channel
Years active2011-present
Games
Teams played for
Followers6.1 million
Total views171.1 million
Associated acts
Follower and view counts updated as of April 25, 2021.

Nicholas Kolcheff (born November 21, 1990), better known as Nickmercs (stylized in all caps), is an American Twitch streamer, YouTuber and Co-Owner for FaZe Clan who plays Fortnite Battle Royale, Call of Duty: Warzone and Apex Legends.[1]

Career

Kolcheff is from Detroit, Michigan. He first built his name as a Gears of War professional in the late 2000s. He also played Halo professionally. During this time he had multiple confrontations with Ninja due to trash talking.

He started streaming on Justin.tv in 2010. He used his success in Gears of War to build a following. He created his YouTube channel in 2011 and made videos of Call of Duty and later Outlast. In 2018, Kolcheff joined Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag's organization 100 Thieves as a content creator. Kolcheff's channel consistently streamed to 5000+ viewers daily and his stream popped off when his squad broke the world record for total kills in Fortnite with 54, the record was later broken by xPolitics, MannyinCali, TozSlays, and JuicyMutt with 59 kills. Kolcheff won the first Fortnite Friday with SypherPK and earned $2,500.

Kolcheff is known for his aggressive play style, genius movement and domination in close quarters combat. He has earned over $130,000 in Fortnite prizes. Kolcheff developed an early rivalry with fellow streamer, Aydan, due to both being controller players. They are no longer rivals and often team with each other.[citation needed]

In May 2019, Kolcheff had a falling out and split from 100 Thieves citing failed promises and poor management. He joined FaZe Clan later that month.[2]

Despite offers from rival streaming services, Kolcheff said he would stay with Twitch.[3] Kolcheff has garnered upwards of 67,000 viewers on Twitch.[4] He is estimated to have earned $6 million in 2019 and was the 10th highest earning gamer that year.[5]

Nick is known in the gaming community as the leader of the MFAM, one of the most close knit gaming communities. He often gives back to his community through giveaways, supporting smaller streamers and putting together the MFAM bar-b-que, a free event for the MFAM members and their families. The BBQ features an array of games, food, giveaways and all around good vibes.

Personal life

On July 8, 2019, Kolcheff proposed to his longtime girlfriend Emumita Bonita on stream. They later married on October 10, 2020.[citation needed]

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2020 11th Shorty Awards Twitch Streamer of the Year Nominated [6]
The Game Awards 2020 Content Creator of the Year Nominated [7]
10th Streamy Awards Live streamer Won [8]
2021 11th Streamy Awards Pending [9]

See also

References

  1. ^ Perez, Matt (January 29, 2020). "Top-Earning Video Gamers: The Ten Highest-Paid Players Pocketed More Than $120 Million In 2019". Forbes. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  2. ^ Snider, Mike (May 30, 2019). "Esports makes major free agency play as 'Fortnite' star 'NickMercs' changes teams". USA TODAY. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  3. ^ Liao, Shannon (January 26, 2020). "Gaming's biggest names are ditching Twitch for $10 million contracts". CNN. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  4. ^ Smith, Noah (August 6, 2020). "VENN is sleek and well-produced. Will gamers give the TV network a chance?". Washington Post. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  5. ^ Price, Joe (January 29, 2020). "Here Are the Top-Earning Gamers in the World According to 'Forbes'". Complex. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  6. ^ "TWITCH STREAMER OF THE YEAR". Shorty Awards. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  7. ^ Awards, The Game. "Content Creator of the Year | Nominees | The Game Awards". Content Creator of the Year | Nominees | The Game Awards. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  8. ^ "10TH ANNUAL NOMINEES & WINNERS". Streamy Awards. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  9. ^ Spangler, Todd (October 20, 2021). "YouTube Streamy Awards 2021 Nominations Announced, MrBeast Leads With Seven Nods". Variety.

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