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.

Retrospective

25 Years Later, One Dreamcast RPG Masterpiece Is Begging for a Remake

Shiver me timbers.

By Hayes Madsen
Game Guides

Ghost of Yotei: Ten Vital Tips to Know Before You Play

Become the Onryo.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming

'Age Of Mythology's Latest Expansion Is An Innovative Delight

The will of the gods.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming News

The Developer Behind 'Silent Hill 2' Remake Is Doing Another Game in the Series

Back to the past, again.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Final Fantasy Tactics’ Most Insufferable Villain Is Even Easier to Hate Now

Love to hate him.

By Hayes Madsen
Game Guides

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - How to Unlock Every Secret Character

A Soldier, a dragon, and a robot walk into a bar.

By Hayes Madsen
The Inverse Interview

The Adventures of Elliot Devs Wanted The New HD-2D Game To Be A ‘Buddy Story’

A new dimension.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

'Fire Emblem Shadows' Is Nintendo’s Most Baffling Game In Years

A misguided addition.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

30 Years Ago, One Game Laid the Foundation For Real-Time Strategy

Welcome back, Commander.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

'Yakuza Kiwami 3' Is Smartly Doing Things Differently Than the Last Two Remakes

The Dragon reborn.

By Hayes Madsen
Review

Ghost of Yotei Is a Bigger and Bolder, But Not Always Better, Sequel

Inverse Score: 8/10

By Hayes Madsen
The Inverse Interview

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy’s New Multiplatform Approach Hasn’t Affected the Schedule For Part 3, Says Director

A new approach.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming News

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Game Is RPG Of The Year Meets 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'

A delightful trio.

By Hayes Madsen
Game Guides

Here’s Exactly How Long It Takes To Beat 'Silent Hill f'

Again and again.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

The RPG That Created The “BioWare Formula” Changed Gaming Forever

If it ain’t broke...

By Hayes Madsen
Review

'Silent Hill f' Is a Gloriously Grisly Return For the Legendary Horror Series

Inverse Score: 10/10

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming News

'Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined' Is Inspired By The Decade’s Most Overlooked RPG

A new lease on life.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming News

Yakuza 3 Does Deserve a Remake, Actually

Showing its age.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

5 Years Ago, One Game Perfected the Roguelike

Bringing the heat.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming News

The Trails Series Is Already Getting Another Big Remake

Onto the next one.

By Hayes Madsen
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