Hayes Madsen

They got me again. But interesting, February is also when the Vivi picture book ships

Chris Cuomo really fighting for the biggest idiot award - and that’s some stiff competition

Theatrhytm, for a couple years now, has been by go-to plane game

Boy wonder where I’ve heard this before. Incredible.

Yeah man, I think everyone should just scrap their Olympics plans right now. Do your own thing. It’s objectively unsafe to come to America

I'm absolutely dying. Funniest thing I've seen the whole year.

NO FUCKING SHOT this movie put in a fake tweet from Chuck Schumer. Holy fucking shit.

Phantom Blade Zero’s Hard Mode Practically Feels Like a Different Game ‘Phantom Blade Zero's Hellwalker mode is a smart take on difficulty that doesn't just challenge players, but wants to reward perfection of its systems.

For my second Phantom Blade piece, I dig into its Hellwalker mode, a terrifically smart approach to a "Hard mode" - mixing up enemy AI and combos, and leaning into the game's flowing Wuxia style. It feels like the game's killer app. www.inverse.com/gaming/phant...

How the hell did they get a genuinely good cast to sign onto this movie man

So far it seems like Ice Cube's character is some super controlling dude who uses his FBI privilege to spy on basically everyone in his life - but it's okay because it helps when the aliens attack

I think a lot of people have gotten way too comfortable using the term "gooner" as a catch-all for a lot of different things.

Okay, I'm doing it

But do they have their fingers crossed behind their backs when they say this?

Phantom Blade Zero’s Hard Mode Practically Feels Like a Different Game ‘Phantom Blade Zero's Hellwalker mode is a smart take on difficulty that doesn't just challenge players, but wants to reward perfection of its systems.

For my second Phantom Blade piece, I dig into its Hellwalker mode, a terrifically smart approach to a "Hard mode" - mixing up enemy AI and combos, and leaning into the game's flowing Wuxia style. It feels like the game's killer app. www.inverse.com/gaming/phant...

How China’s Next Big Video Game Aims To Change Everything 'Phantom Blade Zero' feels poised to be one of the next big action games, thanks to its smart fusion of genres and inspirations.

My first Phantom Blade piece is more of a straight preview (with gameplay!)- focusing on how it’s combining Soulslike level design with Devil May Cry-esque action, for something that feels fascinatingly unique. Three other pieces will dig into specific aspects. www.inverse.com/gaming/phant...

It's great to finally have fellow RPG-head Hayes on the site, and hopefully not for the last time~

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Inverse doesn't do video content for gaming, but I've taken to integrating raw gameplay into some of my articles. The editorialization is in the article itself, but when I can, I like to have gameplay to help flesh it out. Hopefully, it's something I'll do more of
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g05O...

Thanks so much!

If you've followed me for any length of time, you know I harp on about the quality of anime games. But it's largely because I truly believe we could get some incredible games based on anime - were they given the proper time, creative process, and freedom. Eden's Zero is one that could have worked.

Edens Zero Review | RPG Site Superfans of the series might find something to love if they dig deep enough – but Konami’s Edens Zero, more than anything, is another grim reminder of the unrealized potential of anime-based video ga...

Hey, I reviewed a game for RPGSite (a byline I've wanted for years). Unfortunately, it's not a very good one - and Eden's Zero is another grim reminder of the untapped potential anime has in video games. Some good ideas crushed under poor execution and a clear budget www.rpgsite.net/review/18092...

Ah man that absolutely sucks. The one time I got Covid I knew exactly how I got it too. I haven't had the latest strain, but I know a couple family members who have and body aches were a big part of it. Advil is probably gonna be your best friend unless you can get something prescribed

Shit man, sorry to hear! Guess I should test too, to be safe. Maybe it's not just jet lag ha.

Can’t wait for the NFL to come back this week and I have to reactivate my six subscription to watch the games I want

I played a combat demo at GDC, but this time around I’ve gotten a much more solid idea on the structure of the game at large - even though I’ve still played one specific section.

How China’s Next Big Video Game Aims To Change Everything 'Phantom Blade Zero' feels poised to be one of the next big action games, thanks to its smart fusion of genres and inspirations.

My first Phantom Blade piece is more of a straight preview (with gameplay!)- focusing on how it’s combining Soulslike level design with Devil May Cry-esque action, for something that feels fascinatingly unique. Three other pieces will dig into specific aspects. www.inverse.com/gaming/phant...

Holy shit. Look at the is absolute unit of a DK plush

Found this legitimately cool blind bag standee/card when I was in China. And I even got my best boy.

YouTube video by Mark Darrah on Games What Really Happened to Anthem? (Part 1 2011 - 2017)

Mark Darrah’s put out a pretry comprehensive video chronicling what happened with Anthem. Part 1 of 3. Worth a watch for sure youtu.be/9_QY8F8z_4c?...