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Hayes Madsen

Hayes Madsen

Video Game Trends Writer at Inverse

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  • English
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Recent Articles

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5 Nintendo Switch Games Begging For a Switch 2 Version

The Nintendo Switch 2 has had a running start in its first year, partially because of smartly updated Switch 1 titles. And there's a chance to keep that going.
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'Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance:' How to Recruit All 46 Characters

'Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance' has dozens of different characters to choose from, but you need to recruit them first. Here's how to get every playable character.
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‘Yakuza Kiwami 3’ Is the Series’ Boldest Remake Yet — And Its Most ...

Yakuza Kiwami 3 is the series' boldest remake yet, and while there's plenty new to dig into, it made me wonder if a little too much could be changing.
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Nintendo’s Most Overlooked Masterpiece Just Came To The Switch 2

'Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance' is one of the most overlooked gems Nintendo has ever created, and now it's finally playable on the Switch 2.
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15 Years Ago, Capcom Released Its Most Inventive Puzzle Game Ever

'Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective' is a puzzle masterpiece that could only have been possible on the Nintendo DS.
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Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added The Most Important RPG Ever Made

The original 'Final Fantasy' is a charming trip down memory lane, and its stunning remaster is now on Xbox Game Pass.
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The Best Character of 2026 Is Totally Unexpected

Trails Beyond the Horizon features one of the series' best villains to date, but it's probably not for any of the reasons you're thinking.
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Could 2026 Be The Best Year For RPGS Ever?

These 10 promising RPGs should be on your radar for 2026 — and prove that this year will, without question, be a banner year for the genre.
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'Romeo Is a Dead Man' Is a Raucous Fever Dream, and Now My Most Ant...

Romeo Is a Dead Man is a vibrant cacophony of violence and eclectic style, and it might just be the sleeper hit game of the year.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Just Quietly Added The Coziest RPG Ever Made

'Stardew Valley' kicked off the cozy craze, and it's the perfect fit for your new Switch 2.
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Video Games Are Obsessed With Remakes. It Might Be The Only Way To ...

Video game remakes are becoming increasingly common, but the developers behind the biggest ones hope that there are lessons and positive emotions in revisiting the past.
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'Final Fantasy 7 Remake' Is Already Thinking “30 Years Into The Fut...

Inverse talks to the director of 'Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth' about trying to redefine a seminal classic, and the benefits of a "multi-part" approach.
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'Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined' Producer Says 'A Remake Has Succeeded O...

Inverse talks to the producer of Dragon Quest's wave of recent remakes, focusing in on what the role of a "remake" should be in the first place.
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'Age of Mythology Remake' Devs Wanted to Build 'The Game You Rememb...

As part of the Remade series, Inverse talks to the director of production on 'Age of Mythology: Retold', about the unique challenge of remaking a strategy game.
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A Decade Later, The Series’ Best Hero Finally Returns In ‘Trails Be...

'Trails Beyond the Horizon' brings back one of the series' very best characters, but more importantly feels like a major turning point for the RPG franchise.
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'Metal Gear Solid Delta' Producer Wouldn’t Change A Thing About His...

Why do we produce video game remakes? We talk to the director of Metal Gear Solid Delta about reimagining Kojima's classic.
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‘Control Resonant’ Fuses Devil May Cry With Remedy’s Brand of Weird...

Remedy's spirit of experimentation is stronger than ever, as Control Resonant marks the studio's first high-speed action game. And it already looks wild.
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Why It Took 20 Years For Lord of the Rings To Finally Make A Cozy Game

Despite there being some beloved Lord of the Rings games, the series has been criminally underutilized in the cozy realm for decades.
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'Exodus' Looks Like 'Mass Effect' Meets 'Interstellar', and I Can't...

Exodus is a new sci-fi game from a wealth of former Mass Effect developers, and it might just have the chops to fill the gap left by BioWare's dormant series.
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‘Elden Ring: Nightreign’ Just Cemented Its Status As The Year’s Mos...

The Forsaken Hollows is a strong expansion that smartly leans into the strengths of 'Elden Ring Nightreign', even if the issues continue to linger.
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'The Hundred Line' Creators Say Risking Bankruptcy For A Game With ...

The creators behind 2025's most revolutionary game talk about how their "magnum opus" brought them back from the brink of bankruptcy,