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.
Super Mario Bros. release date, trailer, cast for the Nintendo animated film
It’s-a me!
Right now, Overwatch 2 can't compete with this superior hero shooter
Inverse Score: 8/10
New Cyberpunk and Witcher games prove CDPR's wild ambition remains intact
Despite Cyberpunk 2077’s struggles, CD Projekt Red isn’t slowing down.
You need to play the most cerebral sci-fi RPG on Nintendo Switch ASAP
NieRly perfect
How to find fresh designs to upgrade and decorate your Splatoon 3 locker
Keep it fresh
Everything we know about EA’s new monster-hunting game Wild Hearts
Now that’s some big game!
24 years later, Square Enix's cult classic sci-fi RPG desperately needs a remake
Hard to get.
Wiglett is one of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's weirdest additions yet
It’s Wiglett Wednesday y’all!
You need to watch the trippiest courtroom thriller ever made on Amazon Prime ASAP
No objection here.
All 12 Yakuza games, ranked from worst to best
Enter the dragon
Square Enix is doing one thing every game company needs to copy
You get a demo. YOU get a demo!
All 16 special weapons in Splatoon 3, ranked
Which one’s the most special?
Everything you need to know about Octopath Traveler 2
Eight new stories
Everything you need to know about Dragon Quest Treasures
There’s a treasure trove of new details about the Dragon Quest spin-off.
The 7 best Splatoon 3 weapons, ranked
Be the best in the Splatlands
Trails From Zero is the most important RPG release of the year
Inverse Score: 9/10
Splatfest dates, teams, and rewards for the first Splatoon 3 turf war
Choose wisely
You need to watch the best cyberpunk anime on Netflix ASAP
Living on the edge
Star Ocean: The Divine Force adds the series' most interesting mechanic yet
Primed for a comeback.
Crisis Core Reunion copies the best innovation of FF7 Remake
Back to basics.
