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.

Opinion

Assassin's Creed Was Never About Historical Accuracy

A virtual playground.

ByHayes Madsen
Gaming News

Dawntrail Is Bringing Massive, and Necessary, Changes to FFXIV's Jobs

Looking to the future.

ByHayes Madsen
Game Guides

Where Does Elden Ring Take Place?

A twisted world.

ByHayes Madsen
Gaming News

Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Taking Inspiration From the Series Most Underrated Game

A breathe of fresh air.

ByHayes Madsen
Game Guides

Hades 2: How to Unlock Both Animal Familiars

A cuddly friend for the underworld.

ByHayes Madsen
Gaming News

Capcom's Monster Hunter Series Just Reached a Staggering New Milestone

No end in sight.

ByHayes Madsen
The Inverse Interview

Homeworld 3 Devs Say Four-Day Workweek Is “A Literal Game-Changer”

A new era for strategy.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

Square Enix's Strategy Change Proves Console Exclusives Just Don't Work Anymore

The times are changing.

ByHayes Madsen
Review

21 Years Later, Homeworld 3 Brings the Pivotal Strategy Series Back to Form

Inverse Score: 9/10

ByHayes Madsen
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Xbox Game Pass Just Added the Most Adorable Game of the Year

Claws and effect.

ByHayes Madsen
Game Guides

Elden Ring: How to Parry

Shields up.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

Hades 2 Gets Better the More You Play It

A real treat.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

Xbox Is Closing the Studio Behind Its Most Exciting Exclusive In Years

A seismic loss.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

Hades 2 Has the Perfect Villain

Ending time.

ByHayes Madsen
Game Guides

Hades 2: How to Upgrade Grasp and Get Psyche

Heart of the cards.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

Hades 2 Continues the Best Video Game Trend of 2023

We’re here for the plot.

ByHayes Madsen
Gaming

15 Years Ago, the Perfect Tower Defense Game Changed Gaming Forever

Strategy for everyone.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

Diablo 4's Next Update Is Set to Completely Change the Game

A necessary shift.

ByHayes Madsen
Opinion

Batman Is Finally Getting a New Arkham Game, But Not the One You Expected

An unexpected return to Gotham.

ByHayes Madsen
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Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Released the Most Artistic Action Game Ever

Like playing a painting.

ByHayes Madsen