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.

Opinion

Lies of P Deserves More Credit as a Revolutionary Soulslike

Lie or die.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

10 Years Ago, Capcom Crafted the Perfect Historical Drama

Historical hijinks.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Nintendo Switch 2 Has Serious Untapped Potential For Strategy Games

Strategic depth.

By Hayes Madsen
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45 Years Later, A Classic Atari Series Just Got A Bold Reimagining

Back from the grave.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

It's Long Past Time to Move On to 'Persona 6'

Spinning wheels.

By Hayes Madsen
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PS Plus Just Quietly Added The Definitive Hack-And-Slash RPG

Finding Sanctuary.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

'Final Fantasy IX' Remains The Franchise’s Defining Entry

A timeless tale.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Final Fantasy 9’s Most Hated Boss Is Actually Its Best

A bold thematic twist.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

Final Fantasy 9’s Most Misunderstood Character Is Also The Franchise’s Most Enduring

Small character, big voice.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Persona 5: The Phantom X Is a Game of Both Extreme Highs and Lows

Highs and lows.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Death Stranding 2 Did the Impossible, It Finally Gave Us a Sidekick That Doesn't Suck

He’s just a little guy.

By Hayes Madsen
Exclusive

Tron: Catalyst Director Wanted to Lean Into the Series and Make ‘Aggressive Use of Video Game Logic’

Back to the grid.

By Hayes Madsen
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PS Plus Just Quietly Added the Quirkiest Co-Op Shooter of the Year

Gather your squad.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut Perfectly Encapsulates the Series’ Identity Crisis

One step forward.

By Hayes Madsen
Game Guides

'Death Stranding 2' Inventor: Three Ways to Reach the Game's Trickiest Facility

The power of ingenuity.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

10 Years Ago, Fire Emblem Took a Page From Pokémon’s Book and It Worked

Three for one.

By Hayes Madsen
Game Guides

Here's Exactly How Long It Takes to Beat ‘Death Stranding 2: On the Beach’

An Australian expedition.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Another Game is Capitalizing on ‘Mario Kart World’s Biggest Mistake

Competition is healthy.

By Hayes Madsen
Interviews

'Death Stranding 2's Theme Song Is A Tribute To The "Adventurous, Queer, And Bizarre"

A musical journey.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

25 Years Ago, 'Deus Ex' Revolutionized Choice in Video Games

A true revolution.

By Hayes Madsen