Hayes Madsen

Hayes Madsen is the Video Game Trends Writer for Inverse’s gaming section where he covers the most buzzworthy events and controversies in the industry — along with some of the most compelling community stories.

Hayes has more than 10 years of experience in journalism with a special focus on entertainment and the video game industry.

Opinion

For The Love Of Arceus, Add Voice Acting To Pokémon Already

It’s time, appropriately enough, to evolve.

By Hayes Madsen
The Inverse Interview

Silent Hill f Takes the Series Into a New Era, and Its Developers Know It

One step forward.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming News

The New Final Fantasy Mobile Game Is Not What You’d Expect

Feeling fresh.

By Hayes Madsen
The Inverse Interview

'Octopath Traveler 0' Devs Explain Why the Latest RPG Is Much More Than a Mobile Remake

A mostly new journey.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' Has Secretly Become My Favorite Dress-Up Game

Gotta catch all the fresh fits.

By Hayes Madsen
Inverse Recommends

PS Plus Just Added the Best Horror Game Of The Decade, Just In Time For Halloween

Into the darkness.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

25 Years Ago, the Studio Behind Spider-Man Crafted the Perfect Platformer

Eye of the Dragon.

By Hayes Madsen
Review

'Absolum' Is The Perfect Chaser To 'Hades 2'

Inverse Score: 9/10

By Hayes Madsen
Inverse Recommends

Pokémon Isn’t the Only Monster-Catching RPG You Should Play This Month

A Digivolved entry.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming News

Nintendo's Mysterious New Pixar-Esque Short Could Have a Pikmin Connection

A tantalizing tease.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

25 Years Later, One Dreamcast RPG Masterpiece Is Begging for a Remake

Shiver me timbers.

By Hayes Madsen
Game Guides

Ghost of Yotei: Ten Vital Tips to Know Before You Play

Become the Onryo.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming

'Age Of Mythology's Latest Expansion Is An Innovative Delight

The will of the gods.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming News

The Developer Behind 'Silent Hill 2' Remake Is Doing Another Game in the Series

Back to the past, again.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Final Fantasy Tactics’ Most Insufferable Villain Is Even Easier to Hate Now

Love to hate him.

By Hayes Madsen
Game Guides

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - How to Unlock Every Secret Character

A Soldier, a dragon, and a robot walk into a bar.

By Hayes Madsen
The Inverse Interview

The Adventures of Elliot Devs Wanted The New HD-2D Game To Be A ‘Buddy Story’

A new dimension.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

'Fire Emblem Shadows' Is Nintendo’s Most Baffling Game In Years

A misguided addition.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

30 Years Ago, One Game Laid the Foundation For Real-Time Strategy

Welcome back, Commander.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

'Yakuza Kiwami 3' Is Smartly Doing Things Differently Than the Last Two Remakes

The Dragon reborn.

By Hayes Madsen
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