Swagg Call of Duty Collab Cancelled due to NICKMERCS Controversy
Swagg Call of Duty Collab Cancelled due to NICKMERCS Controversy
FaZe Clan’s Swagg Collaboration Shattered: The Fallout of NICKMERCS Controversy
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You won’t believe the latest bombshell in the gaming world! Kris “Swagg” Lamberson from FaZe Clan recently spilled the beans about an exciting Call of Duty collaboration that got cut short due to the aftermath of the NICKMERCS controversy. Hold on to your controllers, folks, because this revelation suggests that the drama surrounding NICKMERCS is having far-reaching consequences.
Activision, the genius minds behind Call of Duty, had to take action in response to NICKMERCS’ regrettable tweets from early June. They swiftly pulled the NICKMERCS Operator bundle from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. In his defense, NICKMERCS claimed that his comment about pro-LGBTQ protestors “leaving little children alone” wasn’t meant to be hateful. However, the fact that he expressed such sentiments in response to a video depicting violence against pro-LGBTQ demonstrators didn’t sit well with many. Activision, true to their commitment to celebrate Pride Month and promote inclusivity, labeled those comments as incompatible with their vision.
But wait, there’s more! As it turns out, the ripple effect of this controversy didn’t stop there. Swagg, ever the charismatic content creator, shared in a newly published YouTube video that Activision had approached him in spring 2023 for a collaboration that would have allowed him to blaze a trail with a blueprint skin for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2. For someone like Swagg, who has been churning out Call of Duty content for ages, this offer was a dream come true. He basked in the glow of the opportunity, but alas, it was all quashed in the wake of the NICKMERCS debacle. Activision decided to pull the plug on all planned collaborations, leaving Swagg high and dry.
Pity Party Update: Swagg officially received the gut-wrenching news of the collaboration’s cancellation in mid-June, just a week after NICKMERCS’s controversial tweet. Picture this – Swagg’s blueprint was already beautifully designed, only to be struck down by the cruel hands of fate. Swagg took to Twitter to share the blueprint with his followers, but Activision was swift in removing the image on copyright grounds. Yet, in an epic display of class, Swagg harbors no ill will towards anyone involved. He embraced the disappointment with grace, realizing that sometimes, even the most captivating blueprint skins are not destined to see the light of day.
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While NICKMERCS undeniably played a detrimental role in the future collaborations between Call of Duty and streamers/content creators, Activision’s decision to halt all such endeavors indefinitely was likely triggered by the polarizing reactions to the controversy. Several noteworthy streamers rallied behind NICKMERCS, defending his controversial comments. Dr Disrespect, in one of his bold moves, uninstalled Modern Warfare 2 live on stream, demanding an apology for NICKMERCS. TimTheTatman, ever the loyal friend, had Activision remove his Operator bundle from the game in solidarity with his colleague.
Inevitably, the gaming landscape has been jolted by this whirlwind of events. Who knows what the future holds for Call of Duty collaborations? Stay tuned, fellow gamers, because the gaming world is an unpredictable realm filled with epic triumphs and devastating cancellations.
Note: For a comprehensive breakdown of the NICKMERCS controversy, check out our article here.
