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NICKMERCS

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Real Name

Nick Kolcheff

Age

Birthday

November 21, 1990

Location

Florida, U.S.

Started streaming

2010 · 16 years ago

Language(s)

English

Estimated net worth

$12M+

Live status

Offline

Last streamed: ARC Raiders

Content focus

NICKMERCS is currently focused on ARC Raiders with regular drops in the categories below.

ARC RAIDERS APEX LEGENDS WARZONE FORTNITE JUST CHATTING CONTROLLER

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Live profile link

https://streamerprofiles.com/nickmercs

Bio

The Origin Story

Nicholas 'Nickmercs' Kolcheff began his competitive gaming journey in the late 2000s, gaining early recognition as a top-tier Gears of War professional. He transitioned into content creation in 2010, initially focusing on the Call of Duty franchise where his aggressive playstyle and 'controller god' reputation began to take shape. Despite early struggles and a brief consideration of a military career, his dedication to building a community—the MFAM—laid the groundwork for his future dominance in the streaming world.

Rise to Fame

Nickmercs' career reached new heights with the release of Fortnite, where he became one of the first streamers to prove that controller players could compete with the world's best mouse-and-keyboard athletes. His high-kill games and charismatic leadership led to a massive following and a high-profile move to 100 Thieves, followed by a monumental transition to FaZe Clan in 2019. His influence expanded further during the Warzone era, where he solidified his status as a titan of the Battle Royale genre and one of the highest-earning creators globally.

Legacy and Current Influence

Today, Nickmercs remains a central figure in the streaming landscape, known for his unwavering loyalty to his community and his outspoken personality. As the head of the MFAM, he hosts large-scale community events like the MFAM Gauntlet and continues to compete at a high level in titles like Apex Legends and ARC Raiders. His legacy is defined by his transition from a professional competitor to a business mogul and cultural icon, influencing a generation of controller players and creators alike.

Career milestones

2010

Streaming Debut

Began his career streaming Call of Duty and Gears of War on Justin.tv/Twitch.
2018

Fortnite Breakthrough

Achieved massive mainstream success and broke world records for squad kills in Fortnite.
2019

Joined FaZe Clan

Signed with FaZe Clan after a public departure from 100 Thieves, eventually becoming a co-owner.
2021

Twitch Exclusivity

Signed a massive multi-year exclusive streaming contract to remain on Twitch.
2023

Kick Partnership

Signed a $10 million non-exclusive deal to stream on the emerging platform Kick.
2025

FaZe Clan Departure

Officially moved on from his co-ownership role at FaZe Clan to focus on independent ventures.