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.
The Most Surprising Game of 2023 Just Came to PS5
Party like a rockstar.
Classic Star Wars Games Deserve Better
You were the chosen one.
Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added the Most Mind-Bending Shooter of the Last Decade
Take Control.
Love Persona 3 Reload? You Need to Play the Persona Fighting Games
The story isn’t over.
New Studio From Former Doom Devs Wants to Make AAA Games With “Smaller, Focused Teams”
As the gaming industry braces for another rough year, emptyvessel may have the solution.
FF7 Rebirth Grasslands Checklist: Everything You Need to Do in the First Area
So much to see and do.
Five Years Ago, Capcom Perfected the Action Game
Devils never cry.
FF7 Rebirth Ending Explained: How It Sets up a Climactic Third Game
An uncertain future.
FF7 Rebirth's Side Quests Set the Example For Party-Based RPGs
Everyone gets the spotlight.
FF7 Rebirth Makes Rufus Shinra More Important Than Ever
Shinra has some big plans.
Dune: Awakening Is Already Making One Worrying Choice
Nothing but worms.
FF7 Rebirth: 5 Best Party Setups
Party time.
Does Aerith Die in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? What the Ending Could Mean For the Third Game
The big question.
FF7 Rebirth: From Whence Life Flows Quest Walkthrough
Taking a break with Bugenhagen.
FF7 Rebirth Dynamic Difficulty Mode: How It Works and Should You Choose It?
A difficult decision.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Folios: Best Abilities For All 7 Party Members
Get your party ready.
8 Vital Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Side Quests You Need to Do
Essential distractions.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Ziplines: Saga of the Seaside Inn Quest Walkthrough
That’s a lot of Johnnys.
Pokémon Legends Z-A Could Take Inspiration From an Overlooked Spinoff
The bold new idea the series needs.
Rebirth’s Open World Gets Right What Final Fantasy XV Got Wrong
A watershed moment.