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.
It's a Crime That We Still Don't Have a Good Superman Game
Missing in action.
If You Can't Wait For Final Fantasy Tactics' Remaster, Play Tactics Ogre
The tides of conflict.
The Definitive Castle-Building Strategy Game Just Got a Massive Update
Craft your kingdom.
10 Years Ago, One Pokémon Clone Actually Gave Nintendo’s Series a Challenge
A ghostly good time.
Lies of P Deserves More Credit as a Revolutionary Soulslike
Lie or die.
10 Years Ago, Capcom Crafted the Perfect Historical Drama
Historical hijinks.
Nintendo Switch 2 Has Serious Untapped Potential For Strategy Games
Strategic depth.
45 Years Later, A Classic Atari Series Just Got A Bold Reimagining
Back from the grave.
It's Long Past Time to Move On to 'Persona 6'
Spinning wheels.
PS Plus Just Quietly Added The Definitive Hack-And-Slash RPG
Finding Sanctuary.
'Final Fantasy IX' Remains The Franchise’s Defining Entry
A timeless tale.
Final Fantasy 9’s Most Hated Boss Is Actually Its Best
A bold thematic twist.
Final Fantasy 9’s Most Misunderstood Character Is Also The Franchise’s Most Enduring
Small character, big voice.
Persona 5: The Phantom X Is a Game of Both Extreme Highs and Lows
Highs and lows.
Death Stranding 2 Did the Impossible, It Finally Gave Us a Sidekick That Doesn't Suck
He’s just a little guy.
Tron: Catalyst Director Wanted to Lean Into the Series and Make ‘Aggressive Use of Video Game Logic’
Back to the grid.
PS Plus Just Quietly Added the Quirkiest Co-Op Shooter of the Year
Gather your squad.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut Perfectly Encapsulates the Series’ Identity Crisis
One step forward.
'Death Stranding 2' Inventor: Three Ways to Reach the Game's Trickiest Facility
The power of ingenuity.
10 Years Ago, Fire Emblem Took a Page From Pokémon’s Book and It Worked
Three for one.
