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.
'Lies of P's Success “Fundamentally” Changed The Company’s Approach, Says Neowiz Co-CEO
No lies.
Romeo Is a Dead Man Is a Raucous Fever Dream, and Now My Most Anticipated Game of 2026
Strap in.
'Code Vein 2' Might Just Sidestep Soulslike Fatigue
Vampires, but no masquerade.
30 Years Ago, the Perfect Arcade Game Was Created
One for the ages.
Nintendo Switch 2 Just Quietly Added The Coziest RPG Ever
Farm it up.
Video Game Remakes Won't Stop Anytime Soon, But That Might Not Be A Bad Thing
Learning from the past.
'Final Fantasy 7 Remake' Is Already Thinking “30 Years Into The Future”
Naoki Hamaguchi weighs in on remakes.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Producer Says A Remake’s Purpose Should Be ‘To Delight Fans of the Original’
Embracing the history.
The Studio Behind Star Wars Remasters, Nightdive, Explains ‘You Have to Learn From Those Who Came Before’
Back to the future.
Age of Mythology: Retold Devs Wanted to Fix the Original’s Limitations Without Losing Its “Essence”
The power of the gods.
Phantom Blade Zero Director Explains What the ‘Punk’ Part of ‘Kungfu Punk’ Really Means
Keeping it simple.
Trails in the Sky’s Remake Was a Way For Falcom to “Nurture” Its Newer Developers
Back to the beginning.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Producer Wouldn’t Change A Thing About His Controversial Remake
Bringing back Big Boss.
The Musical Combat Game 'Etrange Overlord' Is an Adorable Trip Through Hell
Through fire and flame.
Trails Beyond the Horizon Finally Gives Gaming’s Most Overlooked Hero His Due
The onion-head is back.
30 Years Ago, A Cult Classic SNES Game Changed RPGs Forever
A new tale.
Why It Took 20 Years For Lord of the Rings To Finally Make A Cozy Game
In a hole in the ground...
Control Resonant Fuses Devil May Cry With Remedy’s Brand of Weirdness, and It Already Looks Incredible
Madness in Manhattan.
Exodus Might Be the Mass Effect Successor We've Been Waiting For
Into the beyond.
The Creators of 2025's Most Ambitious Game Don't Regret Almost Bankrupting the Studio to Make It
Buckle up.
