Last fall, a TV channel called SOFTDRINKTV posted a 14-minute video with madden 22 coins the title "The Madden with the Worst Madden of All Time," which was followed with a 19-minute version titled "Madden NFL 22 isn't Good - Review." They re-enter the same spot recently with a video that was titled "Everything Wrong with Madden NFL 22 (in 16 minutes)." The narrative of that video begins in a memorable way or even a bit dramatically: "This is the kind of game that causes you to want to stick on your eyes with a thumbtack. When the game is Madden 22, the gift of life becomes one of the worst curses. The game will make you no longer want to live. It triggers existential dread."

As with any subculture, Madden has its own slang. Precise throws will be "lasers" (self-explanatory). Most throws are described as a "dot" which means it's "dotted up" that has somehow evolved from "dart" (less clear). Additionally, solid defensive coverage was once "bagged," though recently, I've heard YouTubers commenting on being "booked." This is the only one that makes sense I can think of is "mossing" someone else and that's when the receiver jumps over a corner to catch the ball from the air, inspired to Randy Moss.

However, the hatred for Madden is just as big a part of the culture, even if it is a bit sexy at times. The Reddit r/Madden is entirely "rants" about the reasons why the game sucks, usually only a short video clip of a glitch or bug. The tag #Madden22 on TikTok is a mix of highlights, equal parts calling out busted plays that EA ought to fix.

But, of course, if hate a video game so frequently, why continue playing it every year?

In the case of Andrew Belton, Madden earns him his money. The game has been played since 2005 Madden but, most importantly streaming on YouTub since last year's Madden. The channel has increased to the point that the channel earns money from it. Enough to afford to move out of his parents' place and to a home in Brooklyn. (He also sells ebooks using Madden tips via his Patreon and estimates that it contributes a third to his revenue.)

The idea behind trash-talking doesn't start with Belton. While he's most likely the most prominent person doing this for Madden on YouTube for Madden, trash-talk videos are also popular in other sports games like NBA 2K. (Another video game Belton hates: "I thought Madden was excruciating however, 2K actually has me in a state of anger... I can't play it; this is how angry it makes me.")

The channel Belton plays at least a couple of games per week. He throws those that are boring to post. Finding the best trash-talkers to play is a process of art. "I've noticed with these trash-talkers that the more rubbish they talkabout, the worse they play," Belton says. For good videos, he needs an opponent to both be a good player and be as obnoxious in the best way.

Outside of creating videos for his YouTube channel, Belton rarely plays Madden to have fun. Much of his time is dedicated to editing. A game lasts under an hour, however editing that video can take eight hours.

He says he'd like to create a new channel that will allow him to play various games.

"I am a huge fan of Call of Duty: Warzone. I'm trying to get back into Fortnite. I'm getting beat at every turn, but I like it. It's also a good time to try other games, like PC games, terrifying games, or anything like that," he says.

However the sport he's well-known for -the one where his performance consistently beats his opponents -- is Madden.

I inquire if it's possible that he's become dissatisfied by the game as it's his source of income or whether he really thinks it's the quality and the play.

"No you don't I think it's entirely because of Madden," he says. "If it wasn't my job I would not play the game in any way.

It's difficult to imagine that the Superbowl is already happening. Superbowl LVI will take place on February 13, 2013 and will mark the anniversary of one of the most prized sporting events.

It is expected that the Big Game will feature the Cincinnati Bengals playing the Los Angelas Rams at Sofi Stadium. It is interesting to note that this is only the second occasion it has happened in mut 22 coins NFL tradition that one team gets to play at home during the Superbowl and it has now occurred in two consecutive seasons. Madden 22 has already had their annual Superbowl prediction and it is time to see if the predictions they predicted is going to come true.