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.
Despite Steam Ban, 'Tax Heaven 3000' Creator Says It's "Probably Safer" Than TurboTax
Give adorable anime girls your SSN at your own risk.
Latest 'Elden Ring' Patch Aims to Fix the Game’s Biggest Weakness
Slow, but meaningful change.
A Clunky Horror Game Changed the Zombie Genre Forever 27 Years Ago
The Master of Unlocking.
'Spider-Man 2' Release Leak Puts the Game Head-to-Head With 'Starfield'
A massive month for gaming.
Metal Gear’s Most Underrated Game Deserves a Second Chance
Kept you waiting, huh?
'Star Wars: Jedi Survivor' Trailer Hints at a Major Villain's Shocking Return
Along with six more key details.
'Exoprimal' Beta Exemplifies What Makes Capcom Great
Embrace the madness.
'Spider-Man 2' Leak Hints at a Wild Venom Twist
Enter the Symbiote.
Everything We Know About 'Final Fantasy XVI,' Square Enix’s Next Big RPG
It is coming.
Layers of Fear Devs Want to Challenge the Definition of Remake
A reimagined horror.
Capcom's Overlooked Zombie Masterpiece Deserves the Remake Treatment
Chop till you drop.
Here’s Exactly How Long It Takes to Beat 'Trails to Azure'
Get over that barrier.
20 Years Ago, Final Fantasy Broke Its Biggest Rule — and It Paid Off Wildly
Flight of the Gullwings.
Final Fantasy Creator Reveals How Cloud Strife Changed Video Games Forever
A turning point for the franchise.
'Trails to Azure' Proves No Other RPG Series Does Worldbuilding Better
The gold standard.
Super Mario Bros. Release Date, Trailer, Cast for the Nintendo Animated Film
It’s-a me!
'Like a Dragon Ishin’s Best Moment Epitomizes What Makes the Series Great
Just guys being dudes.
The Best Indie Strategy RPG Ever Made Is Getting a Surprise Sequel
Get in the groove.
'Paranormasight' Is Already the Most Underrated Game of 2023
Inverse Score: 9/10
'Mass Effect 3’s Disappointing Ending Changed Fandom Forever
A dangerous precedent.
