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.
An Underrated Action Flick Immortalized Hip-Hop’s Love Of Martial Arts
East Meets West.
20 Years Ago, Ubisoft Finally Gave Solid Snake A Run For His Money
Emerging from the shadows.
Split-Fiction's “Impossible” Secret Level Has Been Beaten — Here's How To Try It Yourself
So. Many. Lasers.
Here’s Everything You Need To Know Before Starting 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'
Some helpful tips for the long journey ahead.
The Feature Every 'Palworld' Fan Wants Has Finally Arrived
Pal around on any device.
‘Assassin's Creed Shadows’: When You Can Start Playing And What Comes In Each Edition
Honor the Creed.
Fallout 76's Massive Update Will Make Walton Goggins Fans Very Happy
Who wants to be a Ghoul?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Falls Frustratingly Short Of Greatness
Inverse Score: 7/10
10 Years Ago, Battlefield Dared To Break The Mold And Fans Rejected It
Breaking the law.
PlayStation Just Added The Coziest Homage To Zelda's 3D Roots
We all need a vacation sometimes.
'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Will Follow PC Gaming's Best Trend, After All
Be an assassin on the go.
Xbox Is Integrating Copilot And It’s About As Useful As You’d Expect
Who needs this?
Fortnite's New Crocs Crossover Is Far From Its Weirdest Collab
Basquiat and flossing, together at last.
Battlefield Just Had A Spongebob SquarePants Moment And Everyone Loves It
“That’s what we’ve been waiting for!”
How Xbox’s Future Could Disrupt Everything We Know About Console Gaming
Console or PC? Why not both?
Who Are The New Factions Featured In The Last of Us Season 2?
A spoiler-free lore deep dive.
Your Favorite Cozy Game Just Merged With The Best RPG Of All Time
A divine crossover.
Amazon Prime Just Added The Best Game In A Classic Open-World Crime Trilogy
A perfect pitstop before heading to The Old Country.
The Biggest Publishers Of 2025 Are Coming Off An Amazing Year
Sega takes the top spot a third time.
The Biggest Marvel Game Of The Year Just Got A Huge Update
Cap and Black Panther settle their differences
