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 Creators of 2025's Most Ambitious Game Don't Regret Almost Bankrupting the Studio to Make It
Buckle up.
The Forsaken Hollows Brings Some Much-Needed Variety to 'Elden Ring: Nightreign'
Prepare for pain.
20 Years Ago, Sega Created One of the Greatest Video Game Protagonists of All Time
Like a dragon.
One Year Later, 'Marvel Rivals’ Success Continues Because the Devs ‘Balance For Fun,’ Says Director
Multiversal madness.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Devs Considered Having a Human Side to the Game
Back to Pandora.
The Avatar Game Is Finally Living Up to the Movies' Massive Potential
Burn it all down.
Here Are The Six Best Party Members To Recruit In 'Octopath Traveler 0'
Get the party started.
Octopath Traveler 0 Is an Ambitious, Messy, & Utterly Engrossing RPG
Inverse Score: 8/10
The 25 Best Games Of 2025, Ranked
An unforgettable year.
Total War Remains The King Of Strategy Games – Here’s How It’s Endured For 25 Years
Making history fun.
The Best Assassin’s Creed Game in Years Just Came to Nintendo Switch 2
Nothing is true, everything is permitted.
The Best Strategy Game of the Year Just Got Even Better
The circle of life.
2025 Set the Stage For an Action Game Renaissance
We’re so back.
The Most Surprising Murder-Mystery Game of the Year Just Came to Steam and Switch
A real throwback.
'Wild Blue Skies' Was Inspired By Studio Ghibli’s 'Porco Rosso'
More than a homage.
Three Years Later, Triangle Strategy Devs Say It ‘Changed’ Their Approach to Storytelling
A strategic move.
The Creator Of 'Persona 3' Wants To Revolutionize JRPGs Again
Reimagining the future.
Wild Blue Skies Might Fill the Star Fox-sized Hole in Your Life
To the skies.
35 Years Ago, Nintendo Revolutionized Racing Games
Time for a comeback.
'Marvel Rivals' Just Added Its Most Entertaining Character Yet
Mon ami.
