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NICKMERCS extends exclusive streaming contract with Twitch

FaZe Clan co-owner and streaming icon, Nick "NICKMERCS" Kolcheff, announced that he has extended his exclusive streaming deal with Twitch, says: "the show goes on."
By Chadley Kemp | 
First Published October 6, 2021, 06:28
NICKMERCS extends exclusive streaming contract with Twitch

Twitch icon and FaZe Clan co-owner, Nick "NICKMERCS" Kolcheff, popularly known for his Warzone and Apex Legends streams, recently announced that he has extended his exclusive streaming contract with the Amazon-owned streaming platform.

This follows the exodus of prominent streamers, such as Ben "DrLupo" Lupo and Tim "TimTheTatman" Betar, to YouTube Gaming in September of this year, which ultimately prompted many fans to speculate that NICKMERCS would switch streaming platforms as well.

NICKMERCS extends Twitch exclusive streaming contract

Of course, this was not the case after NICKMERCS announced "the show goes on" on Twitter on 5th October.

NICKMERCS' decision to remain on Twitch is understandable given that he first joined the streaming platform over a decade ago - back when it was still known as "JustinTV." Since then, NICKMERCS has garnered over 15 million followers and is among the highest all-time subscribed streamers on Twitch, boasting more than 45,000 active subscribers.

NICKMERCS is one of the most subscribed to streamers on Twitch. (Picture: TwitchTracker)
NICKMERCS is one of the most subscribed to streamers on Twitch. (Picture: TwitchTracker)

Twitch also tweeted the announcement via its official Twitter account, saying: "When you're about the big life, you're in it all the way. Big shots, big moves and big love. NICKMERCS and the MFAM - doing it things only on Twitch."

The details regarding NICKMERCS' Twitch contract remains a mystery but one thing is certain: it must have been compelling (and lucrative) enough to dissuade him from opting to join the likes of DrLupo and TimTheTatman on YouTube Gaming.

In a response to The Verge regarding whether he would consider switching to a competitor platform, NICKMERCS said that "there is currently nothing like streaming on Twitch."

NICKMERCS renews exclusive streaming deal with Twitch. (Picture: Twitch / NICKMERCS)
NICKMERCS renews his exclusive streaming deal with Twitch. (Picture: Twitch / NICKMERCS)

Although NICKMERCS will continue to exclusively stream on Twitch, his MFAM will still be able to enjoy his regular video content on his YouTube channel.

 

Don’t forget to check out our dedicated Twitch section for news, streamer antics, drama, and more.

Featured image courtesy of Twitter / Jake Lucky.

Chadley Kemp

Written by Chadley Kemp

Chadley is an Editor at GINX. He is a diverse writer and essentially the Swiss Army knife of the team. With expertise in MOBA games like Dota 2 and League of Legends, survival titles including V Rising and Dead Island 2, and sandbox games like GTA Online and Roblox, there's no topic Chadley can't tackle. In addition to his love for all things esports- and crypto-related, he is also passionate about streaming entertainment, covering the hottest trending news and drama surrounding TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube personalities. Outside of gaming, Chadley has a Ph.D. in Physiology, with his work spanning medical and high-impact scientific journals like Frontiers in Neuroscience and even content marketing. Sounds cool? That's because he is.