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.
'Resident Evil Requiem' Is A Terrifying Return To The Series' Horror Roots
A chilling step forward.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Already Has My Favorite Boss Battle of the Year
It’s time to duel.
Valor Mortis Is a Fast-Paced Take on the Soulslike From the Studio Behind Ghostrunner
A twisted vision.
Denshattack Is Tony Hawk With Trains, and It’s as Crazy as It Sounds
Sick tricks.
The Best Superhero Game of the Last Decade Just Came to PlayStation Plus
Swing for the fences.
The Next Tales Remaster Is the Perfect Entry Point to the Beloved RPG Series
Tale as old as time.
Phantom Blade Zero’s Years-Long Mocap Process Is All About Honoring Kung Fu Tradition
Excruciating detail.
'Mafia: The Old Country' Proves That Not Every Game Needs To Change The Industry
Keep it simple.
Stormgate Isn’t StarCraft 3, But It Definitely Scratches the Itch
A strategic return.
The 10 Best RPGs to Play on Nintendo Switch 2
A plethora of choices.
Final Fantasy XIV Is in a Slump, But There’s Still Hope For a Comeback
An uncertain future.
'Mafia: The Old Country’s Opening Hours Are Wonderfully Monotonous
A slice of Sicily.
Phantom Blade Zero’s Story Has “Horror Vibes” Like Resident Evil or Alan Wake
Doing things differently.
PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Most Ambitious Soulslike of the Decade
Lie like your life depends on it.
'Ninja Gaiden 4' Brings The Series Back To Its Gloriously Bloody Roots
Platinum is back.
Phantom Blade Zero’s Hard Mode Practically Feels Like a Different Game
A fitting challenge.
How China’s Next Big Video Game Aims To Change Everything
Setting the stage.
Steam Just Released the Most Unconventional Horror Game of the Year
In the name of art.
'Ninja Gaiden Ragebound' Director Wanted To Update The Series Without “Losing The Soul” Of The Original
Way of the ninja.
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound Is A Gory and Glorious Return For The Classic Sidescroller
Inverse Score: 9/10