Nicholas “Nickmercs” is a well-known Twitch streamer that has garnered global attention, particularly for his gameplay and impressive progress in the Call of Duty franchise. Recently, the streamer has come under fire due to his comments on the LGBTQ community. These comments have led to his sanctions and the removal of his Call of Duty skin. The video game’s publisher removed the Call of Duty skin bundle associated with Nickmercs from the game. He had created the skin bundle alongside fellow streamer, TimTheTatman for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2, respectively.
Why was Nickmercs’ operator removed from COD?
This decision comes after Nickmercs made some derogatory remarks about the LGBTQ community during his live stream. His comments were met with a barrage of criticism from the community and the video game publisher themselves. Activision has taken a stand against his move, stating the company doesn’t condone such behavior, and will not support a figure who seeks to cause hurt or promote discrimination in any form. Nickmercs, in his defense, clarified that his remarks were not to offend anyone. Instead, he believed he was merely being humorous and playful, as his content is predominantly built on. He has since apologized to anyone who may have been affected by his comments and stated that he was open to learning and growing as a person.
In the current climate where inclusivity and diversity are of utmost importance, Nickmercs’ comments were unacceptable. It is vital to understand that words can hurt and cause harm that may leave a person in emotional turmoil. Nickmercs is a public figure who has hundreds of thousands of followers and therefore has a responsibility to respect and promote positive values. The removal of his Call of Duty skin bundle serves as a warning to other content creators in the gaming world that such behavior will not be tolerated, and there are tangible consequences to perpetuating such actions.
Nickmercs’ remarks about the LGBTQ community were inappropriate and offensive. Activision has made it clear that such behavior will not be tolerated, and the removal of his skin bundle is proof of this. As content creators, we must all learn to respect and promote positive values and avoid using derogatory terms or making jokes that could cause harm to any community. It is crucial that we all work together to promote inclusivity, understanding, and respect for others, regardless of their gender, sexuality, race, or any other factor. Stay tuned for more interesting updates.
It appears Activision has removed the Nickmercs bundle from the Warzone and MWII store this evening.
Activision has not commented on why it has been removed, but the removal of his bundle comes a day after Nickmercs’ recent comments about the LGBT+ community.
— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) June 9, 2023
Due to recent events, we have removed the “NICKMERCS Operator” bundle from the Modern Warfare II and Warzone store. We are focused on celebrating PRIDE with our employees and our community.
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) June 9, 2023
Due to recent events, we have removed the “NICKMERCS Operator” bundle from the Modern Warfare II and Warzone store. We are focused on celebrating PRIDE with our employees and our community.
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) June 9, 2023
Due to recent events, we have removed the “NICKMERCS Operator” bundle from the Modern Warfare II and Warzone store. We are focused on celebrating PRIDE with our employees and our community.
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) June 9, 2023
Due to recent events, we have removed the “NICKMERCS Operator” bundle from the Modern Warfare II and Warzone store. We are focused on celebrating PRIDE with our employees and our community.
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) June 9, 2023
Due to recent events, we have removed the “NICKMERCS Operator” bundle from the Modern Warfare II and Warzone store. We are focused on celebrating PRIDE with our employees and our community.
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) June 9, 2023