Trone Dowd

Trone Dowd is a video games writer at Inverse.

Trone is a journalist from Queens, NY. He’s spent a decade reporting on everything from New York City local and national politics to crime, race, and policing. He was a staff writer for several outlets including Vice News and the Queens Tribune. He’s also contributed to the New York Daily News, The City, Gothamist, and Crain’s.

In 2023, Trone began covering the games industry. When he’s not reporting or writing, there’s a good chance he’s listening to a podcast or watching a video essay about seminal pop culture moments, hip-hop, gaming, or pro wrestling.

Retrospective

5 Years Ago, Ubisoft’s Sleekest Franchise Literally Lost The Plot

Neutered and defanged.

By Trone Dowd
Retrospective

5 Years Later, Xbox Has Fumbled Its Promising Comeback

This strong launch is petering out.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

Rockstar’s Co-Founder Revealed More About GTA Developer’s Biggest ‘What If’

Spy fiction.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

Red Dead 2’s Biggest Mystery Just Got Solved (Sort Of)

The Gavin Problem.

By Trone Dowd
Opinion

Stalker 2 Exposes The Fatal Flaw In Gaming’s Most Controversial Trend

Time’s up on Game Pass’ most compelling shooter.

By Trone Dowd
Retrospective

15 Years Ago, The Perfect Music Game Was Too Late To The Party

Total party pooper.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

Metal Gear Solid Delta Quietly Launched Its Stealthy Multiplayer Mode

Sneaky hijinks.

By Trone Dowd
Retrospective

20 Years Ago, Call Of Duty Had Its Breakthrough Moment

Storming the console battlefield.

By Trone Dowd
Retrospective

20 Years Ago, Rockstar Gave The PSP Its Blockbuster App

When the biggest franchise in the world went small-time.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

It’s A Perfect Time To Revisit Nintendo's Most Underrated Strategy Game

No Switch 2 update though.

By Trone Dowd
Opinion

Halo's Comeback Already Feels Underwhelming

Combat Stagnated.

By Trone Dowd
Inverse Recommends

Five Games You Need To Play For The Halloween Season

Turn down the lights and settle in.

By Trone Dowd
Preview

'Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight' Is The Secret Arkham Sequel We All Need

Honoring a legacy, brick by brick.

By Trone Dowd
Opinion

It's Not Too Late To Fix 'Battlefield 6's Biggest Problem

Run it back.

By Trone Dowd
Review

12 Years Later, 'Battlefield 6' Finally Delivers The Game Fans Begged For

Inverse Score: 8/10

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

Skate Just Hit An Impressive Milestone, But It Needs To Bring Back This Fan Favorite Feature

Hall of Pain worthy.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

Why Red Dead 2 Fans Think There’s Still Hope For A Remaster This Year

Rockstar’s finest might now be finished yet.

By Trone Dowd
Game Guides

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: What’s In The Multiplayer Beta And How To Get In Early

So begins the annual tradition.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

The Biggest Animated Film Of 2025 Is Coming To Fortnite

Fortnite’s napalm era.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

The Best 7 Games To Play During The Mid-Autumn Festival

Get cozy with these autumnal hits.

By Trone Dowd