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When Call of Duty announced to introduce two content creators will be getting their own operators, fans were elated. In addition, Activision revealed the two operators are none other than FPS legends Nickmercs and TimTheTatman. This announcement has caught the eyes of many, with some thinking it was a bad step. When the two operators arrived, however, they were a hot commodity in the store.

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Following his controversial comments recently, Call of Duty decided to remove Nickmercs’ bundle from their store. Amidst all this drama, TimTheTatman has shown solidarity with his fellow operator and has taken a bold move.

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TimTheTatman asks Call of Duty to remove his operator too

After the FPS game removed Nickmercs’ bundle, TimTheTatman has come forward to take a stand. The two content creators had gone to Call of Duty as operators together, and it felt wrong for him to stay in the game while his friend lost his bundle. To show support for his friend, he tweeted, “It feels wrong for me to have mine and him no longer have his. In support of my friend, please remove the TimTheTatman bundle”.

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This whole incident started when Nickmercs made some controversial comments about the LGBTQ+ community. In response to his tweet, Activision decided to take some strict actions. They also informed the fans of the FPS game that the Nickmercs bundle will no longer be available. Along with this tweet, they said, “We are focused on celebrating PRIDE with our employees and our community”.

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Now with TimTheTatman showing solidarity with his friend, the whole gaming community is praising his efforts. Many big names in the streaming community came forward to applaud the stand TimTheTatman has taken.

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While Nickmercs has spoken about why he said what he said, his redemption might take some time. In the meanwhile, fans are commending TimTheTatman for being a loyal friend amidst all this drama too.

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Now the ball is in Call of Duty’s court whether they choose to remove both bundles or not. Whatever they decide to do, this whole debacle is certainly a step back in the road of other content creators making their way to the Call of Duty world. What are your thoughts on TimTheTatman showing solidarity with Nickmercs? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Ajitesh Rawat

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Ajitesh Rawat is a WNBA and College Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, where he leads the outlet’s Strategy Desk. With a research-driven approach and a reader-first mindset shaped during his stint as a Content Analyst, he covers the mechanics of the game with depth and precision. From injury reports and roster depth charts to player trades and transfer portal moves, Ajitesh brings clarity to the decisions that shape outcomes. Known for highlighting under-covered talent across the women’s game, his reporting has also earned him a spot in ES’ Journalistic Excellence Program. Beyond basketball, Ajitesh’s versatility has seen him spearhead LPGA and LIV Golf coverage while contributing to esports and FPS gaming guides, a reflection of his background as both a game developer and digital strategist. That unique blend of technical expertise and editorial instinct allows him to navigate fast-moving sports landscapes while connecting fans to the tactical and cultural undercurrents driving the games they love.

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