ly with fans on top of posting links
to new content. More impressive,
however, is his direct outreach
work within the community.
Nick frequently holds fund-
raising streams and has donated
several thousands of dollars to
the Foundation for Prader-Willi
Research. This generosity extends
directly to subscribers as well. He
routinely gives thousands of dollars
to subscribers during the holidays
and just last year hosted a $100,000
barbeque open to all of his fans.
With all the hard work he’s
put into his gaming career, Nick
makes it clear he wouldn’t have
made it without the help and sup-
port of his followers. As such, he
continues to go out of his way to
try and show that appreciation in a
way few streamers have.
BALANCING PLATFORMS
Even with a significant subscriber
base, Nick isn’t slowing down. His
approach to growth should be fa-
miliar to any content creator look-
ing to grow. He adheres to a regular
schedule, posting new content on a
daily basis and he utilizes a dedi-
cated space for recording. He’s also
invested in his streaming/gaming
setup to ensure everything looks
sleek and professional.
Despite sticking to a couple
of games, Nick keeps his con-
tent diverse by balancing the
two major video platforms. On
Twitch—his primary outlet—he
streams matches in Fortnite and
Call of Duty: Warzone, entertaining
GAMING
NICKMERCS and his path to streaming successviewers while playing. He then takes those streams
and turns them into YouTube content. These include
highlight reels of specific matches, humorous mo-
ments top lists and specific tips for other players.
Nick finds a way to take raw stream footage and turn
them into fresh content.
This approach keeps livestream viewers happy while
enticing newcomers with the highlights. In this way,
NICKMERCS found a balance between Twitch and
YouTube. This allows him to stick to the platform he’s
most familiar with without excluding other audiences.A JOURNEY TO REMEMBER
NICKMERCS’ rise to streaming fame comes from his
dedication and work ethic. By combining his passion
for competitive gaming and being at the forefront of
the streaming era, he’s proven that hard work along
with basic content creation principles can get you far.
Along with his constant support of the community,
Nick’s legacy is one that will have a lasting impact.Nick is known for his community engagement. In 2019, he hosted a
huge barbeque which was open to all of his fans.Jordan Maison studied Post-Production and art in college and has
plied that knowledge for various websites over the years. On top
of this he’s a writer with work seen in Videomaker, Pure Nintendo
Magazine, Cinelinx, Star Wars, Guinness World Records, and an
official artist for various Topps Trading Card licenses.