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.

News

Despite Steam Ban, 'Tax Heaven 3000' Creator Says It's "Probably Safer" Than TurboTax

Give adorable anime girls your SSN at your own risk.

News

Latest 'Elden Ring' Patch Aims to Fix the Game’s Biggest Weakness

Slow, but meaningful change.

Retrospective

A Clunky Horror Game Changed the Zombie Genre Forever 27 Years Ago

The Master of Unlocking.

News

'Spider-Man 2' Release Leak Puts the Game Head-to-Head With 'Starfield'

A massive month for gaming.

Retrospective

Metal Gear’s Most Underrated Game Deserves a Second Chance

Kept you waiting, huh?

News

'Star Wars: Jedi Survivor' Trailer Hints at a Major Villain's Shocking Return

Along with six more key details.

Preview

'Exoprimal' Beta Exemplifies What Makes Capcom Great

Embrace the madness.

Game Theory

'Spider-Man 2' Leak Hints at a Wild Venom Twist

Enter the Symbiote.

News

Everything We Know About 'Final Fantasy XVI,' Square Enix’s Next Big RPG

It is coming.

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Preview

Layers of Fear Devs Want to Challenge the Definition of Remake

A reimagined horror.

Game Theory

Capcom's Overlooked Zombie Masterpiece Deserves the Remake Treatment

Chop till you drop.

Game Guides

Here’s Exactly How Long It Takes to Beat 'Trails to Azure'

Get over that barrier.

Retrospective

20 Years Ago, Final Fantasy Broke Its Biggest Rule — and It Paid Off Wildly

Flight of the Gullwings.

News

Final Fantasy Creator Reveals How Cloud Strife Changed Video Games Forever

A turning point for the franchise.

Opinion

'Trails to Azure' Proves No Other RPG Series Does Worldbuilding Better

The gold standard.

Inverse Codex

Super Mario Bros. Release Date, Trailer, Cast for the Nintendo Animated Film

It’s-a me!

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Opinion

'Like a Dragon Ishin’s Best Moment Epitomizes What Makes the Series Great

Just guys being dudes.

News

The Best Indie Strategy RPG Ever Made Is Getting a Surprise Sequel

Get in the groove.

Review

'Paranormasight' Is Already the Most Underrated Game of 2023

Inverse Score: 9/10

Retrospective

'Mass Effect 3’s Disappointing Ending Changed Fandom Forever

A dangerous precedent.