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.

Codex

Assassin's Creed's Next Game Could Be Its Darkest Yet

Witchcraft and wizardry.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

A New Marvel Arcade Beat-Em-Up Is Exactly What The Multiverse Needs

Nostalgia assemble!

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

Nintendo Switch Is Getting Two Choice PlayStation Games

More proof that the so-called console wars are a thing of the past.

By Trone Dowd
Game Guides

Atomfall: When You Can Play Xbox Game Pass' Newest Open-World RPG

A wasteland like no other.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

You Might Be Playing The Witcher 5 and 6 Sooner Than You Think

It might take some witchcraft to pull this off.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Quite Popular After All

It’s been really quiet from certain corners of the internet.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

Monster Hunter Wilds Is Getting Exactly What It Needs

A monster-sized update.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

Palworld Devs Are Very Interested In Switch 2

What lawsuit?

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

GTA 6's Latest Takedown Goes After Its Most Impatient Players

Vice try.

By Trone Dowd
Retrospective

20 Years Ago, PlayStation Launched With A One-Of-A-Kind Audio Odyssey

Catch me down in the Lu-Mines.

By Trone Dowd
Retrospective

An Underrated Action Flick Immortalized Hip-Hop’s Love Of Martial Arts

East Meets West.

By Trone Dowd
Retrospective

20 Years Ago, Ubisoft Finally Gave Solid Snake A Run For His Money

Emerging from the shadows.

By Trone Dowd
Game Guides

Split-Fiction's “Impossible” Secret Level Has Been Beaten — Here's How To Try It Yourself

So. Many. Lasers.

By Trone Dowd
Game Guides

Here’s Everything You Need To Know Before Starting 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'

Some helpful tips for the long journey ahead.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

The Feature Every 'Palworld' Fan Wants Has Finally Arrived

Pal around on any device.

By Trone Dowd
Game Guides

‘Assassin's Creed Shadows’: When You Can Start Playing And What Comes In Each Edition

Honor the Creed.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

Fallout 76's Massive Update Will Make Walton Goggins Fans Very Happy

Who wants to be a Ghoul?

By Trone Dowd
Review

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Falls Frustratingly Short Of Greatness

Inverse Score: 7/10

By Trone Dowd
Retrospective

10 Years Ago, Battlefield Dared To Break The Mold And Fans Rejected It

Breaking the law.

By Trone Dowd
Inverse Recommends

PlayStation Just Added The Coziest Homage To Zelda's 3D Roots

We all need a vacation sometimes.

By Trone Dowd