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.
Battlefield 6 Already Has The Blueprint For A Megahit
The path to victory has already been paved.
Xbox Learned The Hard Way That $80 Games Can't Be The Standard
Calling their bluff.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Could Become Even More Convenient To Play
Hunt templars on the go.
The Best Mario Party Just Got A So-So Switch 2 Upgrade
Should you pay the cover charge?
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Take a new perspective.
The Update Bethesda’s Most Underrated RPG Desperately Needs Isn't Coming In 2025
Look elsewhere among the stars.
Star Wars Outlaws Fell Short Because Of One Painfully Consistent Series Trend
No lightsabers, no deal.
30 Years Ago, Nintendo Made A Rare Misstep At The Height Of Gaming’s Resurgence
Virtual Disaster
15 Years Ago, Limbo Pioneered An Entirely New Genre
Breaking the mold.
'Mortal Kombat 2' Will Be All About The Series' Most Lovable Loser
Getting the bloody band back together.
'Avowed,' One Of 2025’s Best RPGs, Just Got Even Better
Vowed to improve.
The Legend Of Zelda Is The Epic Fantasy Trojan Horse Hollywood Needs
The missing link.
Nintendo Wants To Know What Players Think Of Switch 2's Biggest Controversy
Air your grievances.
Bethesda's Learned A Critical Lesson — But It May Be Too Late
The Fallout tie-ins we needed yesterday are now on the way.
PlayStation Plus Just Added One Of The Best RPGs Of All Time
A real Preem addition.
'Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4’s Compromises Make It Anything But Definitive
Inverse Score: 8/10
Xbox Game Pass Just Added One Of Gaming's Funniest Sci-Fi Spoofs
Play gaming’s funniest shooter ahead of its sequel.
Why Switch 2 Needs These GameCube Classics
Bringing back the new classics.
Dune Awakening Just Hit An All-Too Familiar Live Service Snag
Growing pains.
Marvel's Most Underrated Game Is Free Just In Time For The Summer
Big Brother: Marvel Edition
