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.
The Most Underrated Strategy Series Is Finally on Xbox Game Pass
A twist on tower defense.
Here’s Exactly How Long It Takes to Beat FFXVI’s The Rising Tide DLC
One last adventure with Clive.
The Fallout Series Desperately Need a New Game
A prime opportunity.
Take-Two Layoffs Highlight the Gaming Industry’s Biggest Problem
A downward spiral.
42 Years Later, Atari Is Giving a Pivotal Franchise a New Lease on Life
A classic reborn.
You Need to Play the Most Unnerving Horror Game of the Year ASAP
The feels-bad-man game of the year.
Final Fantasy XIV’s Graphics Update Already Has Players Divided
Time for a makeover.
Final Fantasy XVI Patch Changes One of the Game’s Biggest Flaws
A much-needed update.
Final Fantasy 17 Needs to Buck the Series' Biggest Trend
More goofs and gags, please.
Tales of Kenzera Already Feels Like a Metroidvania Classic
A classic in the making.
If You're New to 'Fallout,' Here's the First Game You Should Play
Welcome to the Wasteland.
Everyone Is an Idiot In the 'Fallout' TV Show, and I Love It
A world filled with hapless heroes.
A Leaked Xbox Email Proves the Company Is Focusing on the Future, Not the Present
A change in strategy.
Star Wars Outlaws’ New Trailer Leans Into the Best Part of the Series
The weird little guy effect.
French Aristocrats and Tony Hawk Pro Skater
How a small team made the most inventive platformer of the year.
This Xbox Game Pass Shooter Is the Closest You'll Ever Get to Feeling Like John Wick
One of a kind.
15 Years Ago, a Terrible Adaption Made For a Surprisingly Fun Crime Game
No Al Pacino, but plenty of crime.
PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Most Overlooked Shooter of 2023
Gunslinging, but with magic.
18 Years Later, It’s Time For Capcom’s Most Overlooked Series To Make a Comeback
Back from the dead.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Is Secretly the Best Lord of the Rings Game In Years
It’s all about vibes.
