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.

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You were the chosen one.

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Take Control.

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Love Persona 3 Reload? You Need to Play the Persona Fighting Games

The story isn’t over.

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News

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.

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FF7 Rebirth Grasslands Checklist: Everything You Need to Do in the First Area

So much to see and do.

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Retrospective

Five Years Ago, Capcom Perfected the Action Game

Devils never cry.

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Game Guides

FF7 Rebirth Ending Explained: How It Sets up a Climactic Third Game

An uncertain future.

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Opinion

FF7 Rebirth's Side Quests Set the Example For Party-Based RPGs

Everyone gets the spotlight.

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Game Theory

FF7 Rebirth Makes Rufus Shinra More Important Than Ever

Shinra has some big plans.

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Opinion

Dune: Awakening Is Already Making One Worrying Choice

Nothing but worms.

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Game Guides

FF7 Rebirth: 5 Best Party Setups

Party time.

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Game Theory

Does Aerith Die in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? What the Ending Could Mean For the Third Game

The big question.

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Game Guides

FF7 Rebirth: From Whence Life Flows Quest Walkthrough

Taking a break with Bugenhagen.

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FF7 Rebirth Dynamic Difficulty Mode: How It Works and Should You Choose It?

A difficult decision.

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Game Guides

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Folios: Best Abilities For All 7 Party Members

Get your party ready.

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8 Vital Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Side Quests You Need to Do

Essential distractions.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Ziplines: Saga of the Seaside Inn Quest Walkthrough

That’s a lot of Johnnys.

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Gaming News

Pokémon Legends Z-A Could Take Inspiration From an Overlooked Spinoff

The bold new idea the series needs.

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Opinion

Rebirth’s Open World Gets Right What Final Fantasy XV Got Wrong

A watershed moment.

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