Hayes Madsen
Hayes Madsen is the Video Game Trends Writer for Inverse’s gaming section where he covers the most buzzworthy events and controversies in the industry — along with some of the most compelling community stories.
Hayes has more than 10 years of experience in journalism with a special focus on entertainment and the video game industry.
Square Enix's Strategy Change Proves Console Exclusives Just Don't Work Anymore
The times are changing.
21 Years Later, Homeworld 3 Brings the Pivotal Strategy Series Back to Form
Inverse Score: 9/10
Xbox Game Pass Just Added the Most Adorable Game of the Year
Claws and effect.
Elden Ring: How to Parry
Shields up.
Hades 2 Gets Better the More You Play It
A real treat.
Xbox Is Closing the Studio Behind Its Most Exciting Exclusive In Years
A seismic loss.
Hades 2 Has the Perfect Villain
Ending time.
Hades 2: How to Upgrade Grasp and Get Psyche
Heart of the cards.
Hades 2 Continues the Best Video Game Trend of 2023
We’re here for the plot.
15 Years Ago, the Perfect Tower Defense Game Changed Gaming Forever
Strategy for everyone.
Diablo 4's Next Update Is Set to Completely Change the Game
A necessary shift.
Batman Is Finally Getting a New Arkham Game, But Not the One You Expected
An unexpected return to Gotham.
Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Released the Most Artistic Action Game Ever
Like playing a painting.
Another Crab's Treasure Makes a Case For Difficulty Options in Soulslikes
It’s all about fun.
Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added the Funniest Soulslike Ever Made
A Crabtivating experience.
Manor Lords’ Success Highlights the Biggest Video Game Trend of 2024
The people demand it.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Wildest Song Was Inspired by Run-D.M.C. and Ice-T
A soundtrack for the ages.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Won’t Have Romance Options — And That's a Good Thing
Make some friends.
Final Fantasy 16 Feels Like a Totally Different Game After “The Rising Tide” DLC
A second shot.
Another Crab's Treasure Is This Year's Lies of P
A shell of a time.
