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.
Now's The Perfect Time To Play 2025's Game of the Year
Tomorrow Comes for the year’s most celebrated studio.
The Perfect Cozy Game Pairings For Our Favorite Comfort Shows
To game or to binge... Why not both?
Nintendo Just Re-Released Wario’s Weirdest Adventure
We’re just living in it.
15 Years Ago, Battlefield's Finest Hour Closed With A Historic Bang
Good morning, Vietnam!
20 Years Ago, Mario Got Expectedly Lean and Mean
Squad goals.
Skyrim’s Biggest Artistic Influences Were Two Underappreciated Fantasy Epics
Skyrim’s lead artist talks films, Elder Scrolls: Arena, and Game of Thrones.
'Skate Story' Is The Last Must-Play Game of 2025
Nirvana on four wheels.
Banjo-Kazooie Finally Has A Sequel, But There's A Catch
What Dreams are made of.
20 Years Ago, Prince Of Persia Turned Its Weirdest Decision Into Gold
Why not both?
The 25 Best Games Of 2025, Ranked
An unforgettable year.
'Marvel Cosmic Invasion' Is 2025’s Best Marvel Game
Inverse Score: 8/10
25 Years Later, Hitman Is Everything It Wanted To Be
Celebrating 25 years of IO Interactive’s influential stealth action series.
The Year's Best Shooter Is Free To Play This Weekend
Don't worry Call of Duty fans, DICE has you covered.
One Of 2025's Best Games Is Coming To PC Sooner Than You Think
No longer Stranded on PlayStation?
The Decade’s Most Immersive Shooter Just Dropped On PlayStation 5
Visit the scenic Zone.
'Black Ops 7' Is Call of Duty’s Sloppiest Entry To Date
Inverse Score: 6/10
Battlefield’s New Free-To-Play Mode Is The Best Way In
Something for everyone.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’ Is Weird, For Better And Worse
Call of Duty is in its “Friendslop” era.
10 Years Ago, Star Wars Hype Duped Us Into The Worst Battlefront Game
Not the droid anyone was looking for.
'Metroid Prime 4' Will Make You Wonder Why The Series Ever Paused
Psyche up.
