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.
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.
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.
