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

Five Years Later, the Nintendo Switch’s Best RPG Still Hasn’t Been Topped

Class is in session.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Could Fix the Series’ Most Glaring Issue

Bring back Orzammar.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

Xbox's Cheeky Deadpool Controller Proves the Company's Biggest Missed Opportunity

The people demand it.

ByHayes Madsen
Gaming News

Capcom Keeping Physical Games

Going against the grain.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

Ascendant Is the First Time I've Ever Been Interested In an Extraction Shooter

True potential.

ByHayes Madsen
Gaming News

A Beloved PlayStation 3 RPG Might Finally Be Getting a Remaster

Tales isn’t over yet.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

Dawntrail’s Dungeons are a Big Step in the Right Direction

Making the right moves.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

Video Game Shooters Keep Coming Out But Everyone's Still Playing 'Fortnite'

Too much of a good thing.

ByHayes Madsen
Gaming

PS Plus Just Added the Most Overlooked Tactical RPG Of All Time

A twist on a classic tale.

ByHayes Madsen
Gaming

PS Plus Just Quietly Added the Best Final Fantasy Spinoff of All Time

Crisis Core

ByHayes Madsen
Gaming

Kunitsu-Gami Is Another Instant Classic From Capcom

Inverse Score: 9/10.

ByHayes Madsen
Retrospective

How an Overlooked GameCube Game Changed RPGs For the Better

A Tale for the ages.

ByHayes Madsen
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The Most Inventive Shooter of the Decade Just Landed on Xbox Game Pass

Beat the clock.

ByHayes Madsen
Inverse Recommends

Star Wars' Most Ambitious Game Is Free Right Now On PC

The Force is strong with this one.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

Trails Through Daybreak's Van Is the New Gold Standard for RPG Heroes

Flipping the script.

ByHayes Madsen
Gaming News

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Taking a Smart Approach to Difficulty Options

One for all.

ByHayes Madsen
Game Guides

Here's Exactly How to Get Every New Mount in FFXIV Dawntrail

Cute and cuddly.

ByHayes Madsen
Gaming News

Dead Rising Remaster Keeps the Most Important Part of the Original Intact

Frank West is back in action.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

FFXIV Dawntrail Feels Like a Throwback to '90s RPGs

For better and worse.

ByHayes Madsen
Preview

Fragpunk Is Unique Enough to Stand Out in the Hero Shooter Pack

It’s all about variety.

ByHayes Madsen