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.
For The Love Of Arceus, Add Voice Acting To Pokémon Already
It’s time, appropriately enough, to evolve.
Silent Hill f Takes the Series Into a New Era, and Its Developers Know It
One step forward.
The New Final Fantasy Mobile Game Is Not What You’d Expect
Feeling fresh.
'Octopath Traveler 0' Devs Explain Why the Latest RPG Is Much More Than a Mobile Remake
A mostly new journey.
'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' Has Secretly Become My Favorite Dress-Up Game
Gotta catch all the fresh fits.
PS Plus Just Added the Best Horror Game Of The Decade, Just In Time For Halloween
Into the darkness.
25 Years Ago, the Studio Behind Spider-Man Crafted the Perfect Platformer
Eye of the Dragon.
'Absolum' Is The Perfect Chaser To 'Hades 2'
Inverse Score: 9/10
Pokémon Isn’t the Only Monster-Catching RPG You Should Play This Month
A Digivolved entry.
Nintendo's Mysterious New Pixar-Esque Short Could Have a Pikmin Connection
A tantalizing tease.
25 Years Later, One Dreamcast RPG Masterpiece Is Begging for a Remake
Shiver me timbers.
Ghost of Yotei: Ten Vital Tips to Know Before You Play
Become the Onryo.
'Age Of Mythology's Latest Expansion Is An Innovative Delight
The will of the gods.
The Developer Behind 'Silent Hill 2' Remake Is Doing Another Game in the Series
Back to the past, again.
Final Fantasy Tactics’ Most Insufferable Villain Is Even Easier to Hate Now
Love to hate him.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - How to Unlock Every Secret Character
A Soldier, a dragon, and a robot walk into a bar.
The Adventures of Elliot Devs Wanted The New HD-2D Game To Be A ‘Buddy Story’
A new dimension.
'Fire Emblem Shadows' Is Nintendo’s Most Baffling Game In Years
A misguided addition.
30 Years Ago, One Game Laid the Foundation For Real-Time Strategy
Welcome back, Commander.
'Yakuza Kiwami 3' Is Smartly Doing Things Differently Than the Last Two Remakes
The Dragon reborn.