Hayes Madsen

Hayes Madsen

Stories Published: 612

Hayes Madsen, Inverse's Video Game Trends Writer, covers the gaming industry's biggest events, controversies, and stories. With over a decade of experience, he focuses on the intersection of entertainment and gaming.

02/20/2026

Eric Dane Recorded “Famous Last Words” Special With Netflix Before His Death

The Special Is Streaming Now
Eric Dane Recorded "Famous Last Words" Special With Netflix Before His Death
02/20/2026

Square Enix Teases “NieR Automata to be Continued,” As Game Hits 10 Million Sales

2B Or Not To Be
Square Enix Teases "NieR Automata to be Continued," As Game Hits 10 Million Sales
02/20/2026

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Coming to Switch Online, Pokémon Presents Set For Next Week

Set Your Alarm
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Coming to Switch Online, Pokémon Presents Set For Next Week
02/19/2026

Denshattack! Preview — Sick Tricks

Like Playing Tony Hawk on a Roller Coaster.
Denshattack! Preview — Sick Tricks
02/17/2026

PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse (Nintendo Switch) Review

Lightning Strikes Twice
PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse (Nintendo Switch) Review
02/13/2026

Monster Hunter Stories 3 Devs Looked to Metaphor and Expedition 33 For Inspiration on “Satisfying and Challenging” Turn-Based Combat

Learning From the Best
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Devs Looked to Metaphor and Expedition 33 For Inspiration on "Satisfying and Challenging" Turn-Based Combat
02/13/2026

Genshin Impact Version Luna V Release Date Revealed, Finally Adds Playable Varka

A Long-Awaited Character
Genshin Impact Version Luna V Release Date Revealed, Finally Adds Playable Varka
02/13/2026

Game Con Canada Announces North American Game Industry Summit In Edmonton This June

A New B2B Focused Event
Matthew Lillard Chats Careers and Cons at Game Con Canada—Yes, Even Scream 7
02/10/2026

REPLACED Preview — Worth the Wait

Uncharted, Batman, and Cyberpunk walk into a Bar
REPLACED Preview — Worth the Wait
02/06/2026

Isabel Merced To Star In Paul W.S. Anderson’s The House of the Dead Adaptation

Can Sega Find More Big-Screen Success?
Isabel Merced Stars In Paul W.S. Anderson's The House of the Dead Adaption
02/06/2026

Highguard Episode 2 Arrives With Ranked Mode, A New Warden, and More

Big Changes
Highguard Episode 2 Arrives With Ranked Mode, A New Warden, and More
02/06/2026

Honkai Star Rail Collaboration Coming to Fortnite, Version 4.0 Release Date Announced

Get Your Wallet Ready
Honkai Star Rail Collaboration Coming to Fortnite Alongside Version 4.0 Update
02/03/2026

Suda51 Wants to Continue to “Surprise” Players, Even If They Know His Distinct Style

A Dead Man Brings the Creator Into a New Era
Suda51 Wants to Continue to "Surprise" Players, Even If They Know His Distinct Style
01/30/2026

Nintendo Releases Statement About Dispatch’s Censorship on Switch

Not So Super
Nintendo Releases Statement About Dispatch's Censorship on Switch