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.
Assassin’s Creed Still Needs to Fix Its Biggest Problem
Stuck in a rut.
The Nintendo Switch Just Brought Back A Beloved RPG
Another classic reborn.
Square Enix Is Going Big For 'Final Fantasy IX's Anniversary
Seems suspicious.
10 Years Ago, The Makers of Fallout: New Vegas Created the Perfect Spiritual Successor to Baldur’s Gate
Birth of a series.
Echoes of Elysium Combines Final Fantasy Airships With the Co-Op Chaos of Sea of Thieves
A promising concept.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Battle Director Reveals Which Character Was the Toughest To Design
Finding the spark.
19 Years Later, A Cult Classic PlayStation 2 RPG Is Finally Coming Back
Demon’s delight.
'Phantom Blade Zero' Already Feels Like the Next 'Black Myth Wukong'
A great first impression.
'Steel Hunters' Feels Like the Transformers Game We’ve Been Waiting For
Roll out.
Last Defense Academy Is The Dangonronpa and Persona Fusion I Didn’t Know I Needed
A tantalizing fusion.
The Definitive Souls Game Is Still Unmatched
Hail to the king.
FBC: Firebreak Looks Like a Delightfully Bizarre Multiplayer Game That Only Remedy Could Make
Find a friend.
The Wii U’s Very Best Game Just Got a Stunning Nintendo Switch Port
Inverse Score: 10/10
Here’s How To Get A Mech In 'Xenoblade Chronicles X' As Soon As Humanly Possible
Skell issue.
'Monster Hunter Wilds' Is a Bold Vision For the Series’ Future
Inverse Score: 8/10
Split Fiction Reveals The Hunger For Co-op Games
More couch.
Monster Hunter Wilds Producer Says Story Focus Contributed to Its Success
The winds of change.
23 Years Later, Mario Needs to Look to Its Most Creative Game For Inspiration
Mario needs a new job.
Death Stranding 2 Is Already Playing With Kojima’s Metal Gear Timeline
Snake!?
Why Do We Still Not Have a Daredevil Game?
It’s past time.
