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.

Review

Age of Imprisonment Is a Good Warriors Game, With a Huge Surprise

Inverse Score: 8/10

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Dispatch Made Me Realize How Much I Miss Telltale Games

Welcome back.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Amazon Has Reportedly Cancelled Its Biggest Video Game Project

What could have been.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming

The 'Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection' Devs Have No Plans To Stop Future-Proofing Games

One for the ages.

By Hayes Madsen
The Inverse Interview

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Devs Reveal the Origin of the Fatality

Finish him!

By Hayes Madsen
Review

Dragon Quest 1 And 2 Remake Are A Fascinating Reimagining Of Two Of The Most Important RPGs Ever Made

Inverse Score: 9/10

By Hayes Madsen
The Inverse Interview

‘The Outer Worlds 2’s Propaganda-Filled Radio Was Inspired By ‘Fallout: New Vegas’

How Obsidian crafted a whole universe of music.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming

The Quirky 'Two Point Museum' Is A Perfect Fit For The Switch 2

Exhibit A.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

The Next HD-2D Remake Should Be The Most Overlooked Final Fantasy Game

It’s long past time.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

15 Years Ago, 'Fable 3' Ended One Of Gaming's Most Fascinating Trilogies

King and country.

By Hayes Madsen
Review

The Outer Worlds 2 Is A Stupendous, And Timely, RPG From One Of The Masters Of The Genre

Inverse Score: 9/10

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming News

'Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective' Is Essential For Nintendo Fans

Finally uncovered.

By Hayes Madsen
Inverse Recommends

The Best Turn-Based RPG of the Decade Just Came to PS Plus

Do it Like a Dragon.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming News

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Director Is Already Considering DLC After Part 3 — And There’s a Character Who’s Perfect For It

An uncertain future.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

'Ninja Gaiden 4' Delivers Exemplary Action With Just One Major Flaw

A bloody good time.

By Hayes Madsen
Review

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is an Inventive Spinoff That Sometimes Can’t Get Out of Its Own Way

Inverse Score: 8/10

By Hayes Madsen
Game Guides

8 Things ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ Doesn't Tell You

Be the very best.

By Hayes Madsen
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