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.
PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Greatest Samurai Game of All Time
Ready your blade.
Alan Wake Developer's Next Game Will Be Its First-Ever Action RPG
Another first for Remedy.
'Dragon Quest 3' Producer Wants to See an HD-2D Remake of 'Final Fantasy VI'
A classic reborn.
10 Years Later, I Wish More Open World Games Were Like 'Dragon Age: Inquisition'
A wide world to explore.
One of the Most Important RPGs of All Time Just Got a Show-stopping Remake
Inverse Score: 9/10.
Assassin’s Creed’s Most Divisive Entry Deserves More Credit
Better with age.
2023's Most Underrated RPG Is Already Getting an Ambitious Sequel
Get ready for round two.
PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Most Overlooked Horror Game of All Time
Alone in the city.
More Video Game Adaptations Should Follow 'Like a Dragon: Yakuza's Example
Change is good.
Here's Exactly How Long It Takes to Beat Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Return to Thedas.
You Shouldn't Miss This One Vital Dragon Age DLC Before The Veilguard
Brush up on your Dwarven lore.
Nintendo Switch Is Finally Getting the Most Overlooked Wii U Game
The Wii U’s most overlooked game.
'Alan Wake 2's The Lake House DLC Proves It's One of the Best Horror Games Ever Made
Coming full circle.
Mass Effect Producer Says Next Game Will Retain the 'Mature Tone' of the Trilogy
Now it’s Mass Effect’s turn.
Life Is Strange Devs On Bringing Back Other Characters: “Never Say Never”
The series’ first sequel.
15 Years Later, One Absurd Action Game Feels More Important Than Ever
Let’s dance.
5 Years Ago, One Underrated RPG Beat Bethesda at Its Own Game
Space-faring capitalist commentary.
Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Added the Wackiest Crime Game Ever Made
Bring the Heat.
'Like a Dragon's Ryoma Takeuchi Didn't Want to Be Bound to the "Confines" of the Games
The Dragon of Dojima rises.
'Like a Dragon: Yakuza' Keeps the Good Video Game Adaptation Trend Going
Prime Video’s latest has some growing pains but turns into another strong video game-based outing.