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.
Five Years Later, the Nintendo Switch’s Best RPG Still Hasn’t Been Topped
Class is in session.
'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Could Fix the Series’ Most Glaring Issue
Bring back Orzammar.
Xbox's Cheeky Deadpool Controller Proves the Company's Biggest Missed Opportunity
The people demand it.
Capcom Keeping Physical Games
Going against the grain.
Ascendant Is the First Time I've Ever Been Interested In an Extraction Shooter
True potential.
A Beloved PlayStation 3 RPG Might Finally Be Getting a Remaster
Tales isn’t over yet.
Dawntrail’s Dungeons are a Big Step in the Right Direction
Making the right moves.
Video Game Shooters Keep Coming Out But Everyone's Still Playing 'Fortnite'
Too much of a good thing.
PS Plus Just Added the Most Overlooked Tactical RPG Of All Time
A twist on a classic tale.
PS Plus Just Quietly Added the Best Final Fantasy Spinoff of All Time
Crisis Core
Kunitsu-Gami Is Another Instant Classic From Capcom
Inverse Score: 9/10.
How an Overlooked GameCube Game Changed RPGs For the Better
A Tale for the ages.
The Most Inventive Shooter of the Decade Just Landed on Xbox Game Pass
Beat the clock.
Star Wars' Most Ambitious Game Is Free Right Now On PC
The Force is strong with this one.
Trails Through Daybreak's Van Is the New Gold Standard for RPG Heroes
Flipping the script.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Taking a Smart Approach to Difficulty Options
One for all.
Here's Exactly How to Get Every New Mount in FFXIV Dawntrail
Cute and cuddly.
Dead Rising Remaster Keeps the Most Important Part of the Original Intact
Frank West is back in action.
FFXIV Dawntrail Feels Like a Throwback to '90s RPGs
For better and worse.
Fragpunk Is Unique Enough to Stand Out in the Hero Shooter Pack
It’s all about variety.