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.

Feature

Battlefield 6 Already Has The Blueprint For A Megahit

The path to victory has already been paved.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

Xbox Learned The Hard Way That $80 Games Can't Be The Standard

Calling their bluff.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Could Become Even More Convenient To Play

Hunt templars on the go.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

The Best Mario Party Just Got A So-So Switch 2 Upgrade

Should you pay the cover charge?

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

The Underrated Avatar Game Is Getting A Big Update In Time For The Third Movie

Take a new perspective.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

The Update Bethesda’s Most Underrated RPG Desperately Needs Isn't Coming In 2025

Look elsewhere among the stars.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

Star Wars Outlaws Fell Short Because Of One Painfully Consistent Series Trend

No lightsabers, no deal.

By Trone Dowd
Retrospective

30 Years Ago, Nintendo Made A Rare Misstep At The Height Of Gaming’s Resurgence

Virtual Disaster

By Trone Dowd
Retrospective

15 Years Ago, Limbo Pioneered An Entirely New Genre

Breaking the mold.

By Trone Dowd
Trailers

'Mortal Kombat 2' Will Be All About The Series' Most Lovable Loser

Getting the bloody band back together.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

'Avowed,' One Of 2025’s Best RPGs, Just Got Even Better

Vowed to improve.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

The Legend Of Zelda Is The Epic Fantasy Trojan Horse Hollywood Needs

The missing link.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

Nintendo Wants To Know What Players Think Of Switch 2's Biggest Controversy

Air your grievances.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming News

Bethesda's Learned A Critical Lesson — But It May Be Too Late

The Fallout tie-ins we needed yesterday are now on the way.

By Trone Dowd
Inverse Recommends

PlayStation Plus Just Added One Of The Best RPGs Of All Time

A real Preem addition.

By Trone Dowd
Review

'Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4’s Compromises Make It Anything But Definitive

Inverse Score: 8/10

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

Xbox Game Pass Just Added One Of Gaming's Funniest Sci-Fi Spoofs

Play gaming’s funniest shooter ahead of its sequel.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

Why Switch 2 Needs These GameCube Classics

Bringing back the new classics.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

Dune Awakening Just Hit An All-Too Familiar Live Service Snag

Growing pains.

By Trone Dowd
Gaming

Marvel's Most Underrated Game Is Free Just In Time For The Summer

Big Brother: Marvel Edition

By Trone Dowd