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.
'Final Fantasy 7' Creator Teases A New Sephiroth Design For The Remake's Final Installment
The end draws closer.
The Most Important Real-Time Strategy Game of All Time Just Got a Stunning New Expansion
An all-time classic gets even better.
'Death Stranding 2' Is Copying 'Final Fantasy XVI's Most Inventive Feature
The sincerest form of flattery.
5 Masterful RPGs to Play if You Love Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Clear your schedule.
'Despelote' Is A Charming Slice-of-Life Game About How Fickle Memory Can Be
An instant clásico.
'Revenge of the Savage Planet' Is a Charming Bite-Sized Metroidvania
Inverse Score: 8/10
'Final Fantasy 7 Remake' Director Plans to Work Closely With Nintendo
A fresh start.
'Expedition 33' Easter Egg Reveals A Shocking Secret About A Beloved Party Member
A touching twist.
Xbox Just Ramped Up Prices — Here’s What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Change is coming.
'Oblivion Remastered' Shows Open World Games Have Gotten Too Big
A simpler time.
Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Added One Of The Best Strategy RPGs Ever Made
Choose your path.
No, Expedition 33 Did Not Come Out of Nowhere
Brick by brick.
15 Years Ago, Hideo Kojima Crafted the Perfect Prequel
All about Big Boss.
Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Composer Reveals How the Game’s Iconic Battle Theme Came to Be
Breaking the norm.
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Composer – “Voice Is The Most Powerful And Emotional Instrument”
One for the ages.
'Expedition 33': Everything You Should Do in Act 3 Before the Final Dungeon
The world is your oyster.
The Producer of Gaming’s Quirkiest Series Shares His Secret Sauce
He’s just getting started.
Expedition 33 Is the Closest We'll Ever Get to Lost Odyssey 2
Inheriting a legacy.
Here's Exactly How Long It Takes to Beat 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33'
A lean, mean RPG.
'Expedition 33' Is A Stunning RPG That's Both Classic And Innovative, All At Once
Inverse Score: 10/10
