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.
Phantom Blade Zero Director Explains What the ‘Punk’ Part of ‘Kungfu Punk’ Really Means
Keeping it simple.
Trails in the Sky’s Remake Was a Way For Falcom to “Nurture” Its Newer Developers
Back to the beginning.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Producer Wouldn’t Change A Thing About His Controversial Remake
Bringing back Big Boss.
The Musical Combat Game 'Etrange Overlord' Is an Adorable Trip Through Hell
Through fire and flame.
Trails Beyond the Horizon Finally Gives Gaming’s Most Overlooked Hero His Due
The onion-head is back.
30 Years Ago, A Cult Classic SNES Game Changed RPGs Forever
A new tale.
Why It Took 20 Years For Lord of the Rings To Finally Make A Cozy Game
In a hole in the ground...
Control Resonant Fuses Devil May Cry With Remedy’s Brand of Weirdness, and It Already Looks Incredible
Madness in Manhattan.
Exodus Might Be the Mass Effect Successor We've Been Waiting For
Into the beyond.
The Creators of 2025's Most Ambitious Game Don't Regret Almost Bankrupting the Studio to Make It
Buckle up.
The Forsaken Hollows Brings Some Much-Needed Variety to 'Elden Ring: Nightreign'
Prepare for pain.
20 Years Ago, Sega Created One of the Greatest Video Game Protagonists of All Time
Like a dragon.
One Year Later, 'Marvel Rivals’ Success Continues Because the Devs ‘Balance For Fun,’ Says Director
Multiversal madness.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Devs Considered Having a Human Side to the Game
Back to Pandora.
The Avatar Game Is Finally Living Up to the Movies' Massive Potential
Burn it all down.
Here Are The Six Best Party Members To Recruit In 'Octopath Traveler 0'
Get the party started.
Octopath Traveler 0 Is an Ambitious, Messy, & Utterly Engrossing RPG
Inverse Score: 8/10
The 25 Best Games Of 2025, Ranked
An unforgettable year.
Total War Remains The King Of Strategy Games – Here’s How It’s Endured For 25 Years
Making history fun.
The Best Assassin’s Creed Game in Years Just Came to Nintendo Switch 2
Nothing is true, everything is permitted.
