Trone Dowd
Trone Dowd is a video games writer at Inverse.
Trone is a journalist from Queens, NY. He’s spent a decade reporting on everything from New York City local and national politics to crime, race, and policing. He was a staff writer for several outlets including Vice News and the Queens Tribune. He’s also contributed to the New York Daily News, The City, Gothamist, and Crain’s.
In 2023, Trone began covering the games industry. When he’s not reporting or writing, there’s a good chance he’s listening to a podcast or watching a video essay about seminal pop culture moments, hip-hop, gaming, or pro wrestling.
Five Perfect Holiday Games You Should Boot Up Before The New Year
Stay inside a while.
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Superior to every GTA in one crucial way.
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Get Tricky.
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Cultural reconnection.
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Somehow, the House always wins.
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A divine performance.
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Winter wonderland.
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The studio’s legacy will continue elsewhere.
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The Perfect Cozy Game Pairings For Our Favorite Comfort Shows
To game or to binge... Why not both?
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We’re just living in it.
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Good morning, Vietnam!
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Squad goals.
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What Dreams are made of.
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Why not both?
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An unforgettable year.
