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.
Age of Imprisonment Is a Good Warriors Game, With a Huge Surprise
Inverse Score: 8/10
Dispatch Made Me Realize How Much I Miss Telltale Games
Welcome back.
Amazon Has Reportedly Cancelled Its Biggest Video Game Project
What could have been.
The 'Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection' Devs Have No Plans To Stop Future-Proofing Games
One for the ages.
Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Devs Reveal the Origin of the Fatality
Finish him!
Dragon Quest 1 And 2 Remake Are A Fascinating Reimagining Of Two Of The Most Important RPGs Ever Made
Inverse Score: 9/10
‘The Outer Worlds 2’s Propaganda-Filled Radio Was Inspired By ‘Fallout: New Vegas’
How Obsidian crafted a whole universe of music.
The Quirky 'Two Point Museum' Is A Perfect Fit For The Switch 2
Exhibit A.
The Next HD-2D Remake Should Be The Most Overlooked Final Fantasy Game
It’s long past time.
15 Years Ago, 'Fable 3' Ended One Of Gaming's Most Fascinating Trilogies
King and country.
The Outer Worlds 2 Is A Stupendous, And Timely, RPG From One Of The Masters Of The Genre
Inverse Score: 9/10
'Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective' Is Essential For Nintendo Fans
Finally uncovered.
The Best Turn-Based RPG of the Decade Just Came to PS Plus
Do it Like a Dragon.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Director Is Already Considering DLC After Part 3 — And There’s a Character Who’s Perfect For It
An uncertain future.
'Ninja Gaiden 4' Delivers Exemplary Action With Just One Major Flaw
A bloody good time.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is an Inventive Spinoff That Sometimes Can’t Get Out of Its Own Way
Inverse Score: 8/10
8 Things ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ Doesn't Tell You
Be the very best.
For The Love Of Arceus, Add Voice Acting To Pokémon Already
It’s time, appropriately enough, to evolve.
Silent Hill f Takes the Series Into a New Era, and Its Developers Know It
One step forward.
The New Final Fantasy Mobile Game Is Not What You’d Expect
Feeling fresh.