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.
5 Years Ago, One Underrated RPG Beat Bethesda at Its Own Game
Space-faring capitalist commentary.
Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Added the Wackiest Crime Game Ever Made
Bring the Heat.
'Like a Dragon's Ryoma Takeuchi Didn't Want to Be Bound to the "Confines" of the Games
The Dragon of Dojima rises.
'Like a Dragon: Yakuza' Keeps the Good Video Game Adaptation Trend Going
Prime Video’s latest has some growing pains but turns into another strong video game-based outing.
'Romancing SaGa 2' Is a Stunning Remake of One of the Most Unconventional RPGs Ever Made
Inverse Score: 8/10
The Biggest Horror Game of 2023 Is About to Get a Massive Update
Return to the Dark Place.
PlayStation Plus Just Added the Most Charming Strategy Game of the Decade
Making the grade.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Is the Series' Best Game In Decades, But It Still Has One Glaring Flaw
Stuck in the past.
The Most Ambitious RPG Series Is About to End, But Its Creators Don't Know How Yet
All good things must come to an end.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has an Absurdly Stacked Cast Filled with the Finest Actors
A cult classic in the making.
'Metaphor ReFantazio' Followers Guide: How to Unlock and Rank Up All 14 Characters
Build those bonds.
The Evil Within Has Aged Like Fine Wine
A true nightmare.
The Most Underrated RPG of the Year Has Arrived and It's a Must Play
Inverse Score: 9/10
Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Is the Series Most Harrowing and Emotional Entry Yet
Max is back.
15 Years Later, the PS3’s Most Important Video Game Feels Like a Timeless Classic
A not-so-hidden treasure.
Steam Just Quietly Released a Cult Classic '90s Sports Game
Make sure Pablo is on your team.
'Dragon Ball Sparking Zero:' How to Beat the Infuriating Great Ape Vegeta Boss
Overcome your arch-enemy.
Here's Exactly How Long It Takes to Beat 'Metaphor: ReFantazio'
Becoming king takes time.
'Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero' Is a Delightfully Gratuitous Celebration of the Most Important Anime Series Ever Made
Inverse Score: 8/10
'Metaphor: ReFantazio' Is a Revolutionary RPG, When It Steps Out of Persona's Shadow
Inverse Score: 8/10