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.
'Crimson Desert' Wants to Be the Ultimate Open World Game, and I Can't Wait to See How It Pans Out
Swing for the fences.
'Starbites' Has All The Makings Of The Next Turn-Based Cult Classic
Finding the spark.
There's Never Been a Better Time to Get Into the Trails Series
Get in, loser.
Kirby Air Riders Feels Like the Weird Experimental Game I Wish Mario Kart Could Be
Bring the heat.
'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' Might Finally Be the Pokémon Game I've Wanted For Decades
Long overdue.
With 'Borderlands 4,' “The Technology Has Caught Up To The Ambition,” Says Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford
Embrace the madness.
'Cronos: The New Dawn' Comes So Close to Being a New Horror Classic
Inverse Score: 8/10
'Octopath Traveler 0' Might Have The Best Turn-Based Combat Of The Year
A new dimension.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Makes an All-Time Classic RPG Feel Even Better
A legend reborn.
'The Ivalice Chronicles' Director Would ‘Love’ To Do 'Tactics Advance' Next, Or Even A Sequel
Just the first battle.
15 Years Later, One Failed Metroid Game Feels Like a Vital Lesson For Nintendo
A rare misstep.
'Borderlands 4's Live-Action Trailer Is A Practical Effects Bonanza By Marvel Veterans
Embrace the chaos.
The Outer Worlds 2 Let Me Play as a Big Dumb Idiot, and I Loved It
Back to the future.
The Best Strategy RPG Of The Decade Just Came To PlayStation
For king and country.
'The Ivalice Chronicles' Is Finally Including a Major Japanese-Only 'Final Fantasy Tactics' Feature
After all these years.
25 Years Ago, Square Enix Perfected the Slow-Burn RPG
Take your time.
‘Shinobi’ and ‘Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound’ Are the Perfect Gaming Double Feature
Double the ninja.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Is the Sleeper Hit of the Year
Inverse Score: 9/10.
20 Years Ago, Nintendo Perfected Its Handheld Strategy
Double the fun.
'Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater' Made Me Question Why We Remake Games
Inverse Score: 7/10
