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.
'Promise Mascot Agency' Is A Deliriously Absurd, Must-Play Management Sim
Friends of mascot town.
'Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound' Already Feels Like the Next Great Side-Scroller
Replaying the classics.
The Oblivion Remaster Is Real, and Could Be Out Sooner Than You Think
It’s actually happening.
Two Delightfully Charming RPGs Finally Got the Remaster They Deserve
Inverse Score: 9/10
'Death Stranding 2' Will Make Boss Battles Way Less Tedious
Beating the odds.
PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added One Of The Darkest Monster-Catching Games Ever Made
Don’t get eaten.
6 Years Later, Death Stranding Practically Feels Like a Different Game
Hindsight is 20/20.
Nintendo Clears Up Confusion on Switch 2 Enhanced Edition Physical Copies
Once and for all.
5 Years Ago, Square Enix Redefined the Very Idea of a Video Game Remake
Looking back to move forward.
We Asked GDC Award Winners What Indie Developers Need the Most, Here’s What They Said
Spotting a trend.
'Donkey Kong Bananaza' Is Hiding a Shocking Secret
A familiar face.
Nintendo Switch Leak Reveals Canceled Game From the Studio Behind Metroid Prime
A racing classic.
'Breath of the Wild' Is Getting One Questionable Change on Nintendo Switch 2
A head-scratching update.
The Most Influential Open World Game of All Time Just Got the Recognition It Deserves
Long overdue.
Nintendo Switch 2's Backward Compatibility Is More Complicated Than You Might Think
Not quite clear-cut.
TMNT: Tactical Takedown Developer On Why It Was Surprisingly Easy To Kill Off Splinter and Shredder
Reach for the stars.
Assassin’s Creed Still Needs to Fix Its Biggest Problem
Stuck in a rut.
The Nintendo Switch Just Brought Back A Beloved RPG
Another classic reborn.
Square Enix Is Going Big For 'Final Fantasy IX's Anniversary
Seems suspicious.
10 Years Ago, The Makers of Fallout: New Vegas Created the Perfect Spiritual Successor to Baldur’s Gate
Birth of a series.
