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.
5 Years Ago, Ubisoft’s Sleekest Franchise Literally Lost The Plot
Neutered and defanged.
5 Years Later, Xbox Has Fumbled Its Promising Comeback
This strong launch is petering out.
Rockstar’s Co-Founder Revealed More About GTA Developer’s Biggest ‘What If’
Spy fiction.
Red Dead 2’s Biggest Mystery Just Got Solved (Sort Of)
The Gavin Problem.
Stalker 2 Exposes The Fatal Flaw In Gaming’s Most Controversial Trend
Time’s up on Game Pass’ most compelling shooter.
15 Years Ago, The Perfect Music Game Was Too Late To The Party
Total party pooper.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Quietly Launched Its Stealthy Multiplayer Mode
Sneaky hijinks.
20 Years Ago, Call Of Duty Had Its Breakthrough Moment
Storming the console battlefield.
20 Years Ago, Rockstar Gave The PSP Its Blockbuster App
When the biggest franchise in the world went small-time.
It’s A Perfect Time To Revisit Nintendo's Most Underrated Strategy Game
No Switch 2 update though.
Halo's Comeback Already Feels Underwhelming
Combat Stagnated.
Five Games You Need To Play For The Halloween Season
Turn down the lights and settle in.
'Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight' Is The Secret Arkham Sequel We All Need
Honoring a legacy, brick by brick.
It's Not Too Late To Fix 'Battlefield 6's Biggest Problem
Run it back.
12 Years Later, 'Battlefield 6' Finally Delivers The Game Fans Begged For
Inverse Score: 8/10
Skate Just Hit An Impressive Milestone, But It Needs To Bring Back This Fan Favorite Feature
Hall of Pain worthy.
Why Red Dead 2 Fans Think There’s Still Hope For A Remaster This Year
Rockstar’s finest might now be finished yet.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: What’s In The Multiplayer Beta And How To Get In Early
So begins the annual tradition.
The Biggest Animated Film Of 2025 Is Coming To Fortnite
Fortnite’s napalm era.
The Best 7 Games To Play During The Mid-Autumn Festival
Get cozy with these autumnal hits.
