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.
Elden Ring Nightreign: How to Unlock All Characters
Bolster your team.
'Elden Ring Nightreign' Gladius Guide: How to Beat the Game's First Boss
That’s a big dog.
7 Ways to Level Up Quickly In 'Elden Ring Nightreign'
Make the most of your time.
10 Years Ago, Nintendo Literally Injected Color Into Shooters
Nintendo had an inkling.
There’s Nothing Else Quite Like Elden Ring Nightreign – For Better and Worse
Inverse Score: 7/10
‘Persona 5’ Is Back With A Surprisingly Ambitious New Story
Passing the baton.
How to Get Every Ending in 'Onimusha 2'
Gift the right person.
Here’s Exactly How Long It Takes to Beat 'Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny'
Feudal drama.
The Most Radical Strategy Game of the Year Just Released on PC
Serving beatdowns, one turn at a time.
‘Final Fantasy 7’s Villain is Hiding a Bizarre Secret
Not just for show.
Onimusha 2’s Remaster Solidifies It as One of Capcom’s Best, & Weirdest, Games
Inverse Score: 9/10
'Raidou Remastered' Is a Stunning Upgrade of a Seminal PS2 Game
Putting the cult in cult classic.
10 Years Later, 'The Witcher 3' Feels Like One of the Most Important Games Ever Made
One for the ages.
PlayStation Just Added the Most Adorable Open-World Game of the Decade
Get your furry fix.
One Character Perfectly Embodies Expedition 33’s Exploration of Grief
We continue.
New 'Kingdom Hearts 4' Screenshots Debut a Surprise Playable Character
Hints of a new era.
The First New Kingdom Hearts Game in Five Years Has Been Canceled
An unfortunate development.
‘FBC: Firebreak’ Is the Return to ‘Left 4 Dead’ Style Shooters I’ve Been Craving
Hitting the right notes.
'Tekken 8' Producer Still Wants To Get Waffle House Added To The Games
A culinary beatdown.
Magic's Final Fantasy Set Has Convinced Me To Take The Plunge
All-in.