Summary
During a recent stream, renowned Twitch streamer Nickmercs hinted that he might steer clear of the upcomingCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. This potential decision comes just a few months after Call of Duty removed theNickMercs Bundlefrom both theModern Warfare 2and Warzone stores.
For those unaware, in June, Nickmercs commented on a video of anti-LGBT protestors clashing with pro-LGBT demonstrators at a school board meeting discussing Pride Month recognition. He suggested that pro-LGBT advocates should ‘leave little children alone,’ causing online controversy. As a response,Call of Dutyremoved the NickMercs Bundlefrom the game. NickMercs clarified that he wasn’t targeting the LGBTQIA+ community but was concerned about his children’s education. He wanted to address these topics with his child personally, not through schools celebrating Pride month. NickMercs added that he wasn’t issuing an apology for his tweet nor deleting it but emphasized that he never intended to offend anyone.
AfterCall of Duty’s decision, many in the streaming community sided with Nickmercs, including prominent YouTuber DrDisrespect,who uninstalledCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2during a live stream. During a recent stream, Nickmercs once again commented onCall of Dutycutting ties with him, stating that he was okay with it. He mentioned that ifCall of Dutydidn’t want to associate with him because of his views, he didn’t mind, and they could agree to disagree. Regarding whether he intended to playCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Nickmercs said he might not, despite his deep connection to the game and community.
Apart from that,FaZe Clan co-owner Nickmercsalso expressed disappointment in how the situation was handled and how he was portrayed as a bad guy for his concerns about influencing young children with certain views, finding it all quite strange. In response to this clip, on platform X, many users voiced their support for Nickmercs. One user pointed out Nickmercs' significant contribution to the game’s popularity, noting the high viewership he and Tim achieved on Twitch during the peak ofWarzoneonModern Warfare 2019. Another user succinctly expressed their support with a message that read, “W for Nick.”
While only time will reveal Nickmercs' decision regarding playingCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, it’s important to highlight that the game’s release date is rapidly approaching. There is now a plethora of information available about the game, including details about its campaign, core multiplayer mode, and the exciting Zombies mode. The recent release of the official multiplayer trailer forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3provided fans with a solid overview of maps, gameplay, and core mechanics.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3launches November 10 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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