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

'Marvel Rivals' Just Added Its Most Entertaining Character Yet

Mon ami.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming News

The Newest Tales Remaster Reveals One Big Problem With the Series

Is 2016 really the distant past?

By Hayes Madsen
Review

‘Kirby Air Riders’ Is Mario Kart’s Weird, But Kind of Cool, Uncle

Inverse Score: 8/10

By Hayes Madsen
Inverse Recommends

The Best Remake in Sega’s Quirky Crime Series Just Came to Nintendo Switch 2

Become the dragon.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Dispatch Sneaks Past Superhero Fatigue Brilliantly

A new era.

By Hayes Madsen
Exclusive

'Dispatch's Writer On Success, Choice In Games, And What’s Next For the Studio

Proof of concept.

By Hayes Madsen
Exclusive

'Dispatch’s Writer Didn’t Expect Players to Be So 'Ravenous' For the Game’s Romances

What could have been.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming News

The 'Super Mario Galaxy' Movie Trailer Is Packed With Easily Missed Easter Eggs

Level 2.

By Hayes Madsen
Retrospective

5 Years Ago, PlayStation Released the Perfect Marvel Superhero Game

Anyone can wear the mask.

By Hayes Madsen
Review

'Lumines Arise' Feels Like an Epiphany For Puzzle Games

Inverse Score: 10/10

By Hayes Madsen
Reviews

'Tales of Xillia' Remastered Gives An Overlooked PS3 Gem A Second Shot At Life

Inverse Score: 9/10

By Hayes Madsen
Review

Age of Imprisonment Is a Good Warriors Game, With a Huge Surprise

Inverse Score: 8/10

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Dispatch Made Me Realize How Much I Miss Telltale Games

Welcome back.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

Amazon Has Reportedly Canceled Its Biggest Video Game Project

What could have been.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming

The 'Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection' Devs Have No Plans To Stop Future-Proofing Games

One for the ages.

By Hayes Madsen
The Inverse Interview

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Devs Reveal the Origin of the Fatality

Finish him!

By Hayes Madsen
Review

Dragon Quest 1 And 2 Remake Are A Fascinating Reimagining Of Two Of The Most Important RPGs Ever Made

Inverse Score: 9/10

By Hayes Madsen
The Inverse Interview

‘The Outer Worlds 2’s Propaganda-Filled Radio Was Inspired By ‘Fallout: New Vegas’

How Obsidian crafted a whole universe of music.

By Hayes Madsen
Gaming

The Quirky 'Two Point Museum' Is A Perfect Fit For The Switch 2

Exhibit A.

By Hayes Madsen
Opinion

The Next HD-2D Remake Should Be The Most Overlooked Final Fantasy Game

It’s long past time.

By Hayes Madsen