Hayes Madsen

Hayes Madsen

Freelance Contributor

About Hayes Madsen

I’ve been writing and podcasting about games for over a decade, and a connoisseur of all things RPG-related. I have two lovely cats as partners in crime. You can find my work on Screen Rant, Retroware, PCGamesN, and more.

Articles by Hayes Madsen


Total Articles: 18


Age of Empires 4
Feature

Age of Empire 4’s Asymmetric Civs Are a Strong Foundation For a New Age of Mythology

Age of Empires 4 focuses more on asymmetrical gameplay than past titles and could make a strong foundation for a new Age of Mythology.

December 5, 2021 | 12:00 EST

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Sandbox Mode
Guide

Jurassic World Evolution 2: How to Unlock All Dinosaurs For Sandbox Mode

Jurassic World Evolution 2's Sandbox mode requires you to unlock pretty much everything, so here's how you'll get access to all dinosaurs.

November 21, 2021 | 09:49 EST

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Park
Guide

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Appeal Guide

The main system that dictates how many guests attend your park, Jurassic World Evolution 2 Appeal is critical to your success. Here's how to manage it.

November 16, 2021 | 03:42 EST

Gundam Code Fairy
Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy - Volume 1 Review

Battle Operation Code Fairy is a breath of fresh air for Gundam games, even for any faults it might have.

November 15, 2021 | 10:00 EST

Jurassic World Evolution 2
Guide

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Comfort Guide

To run a successful (and safe) park, you'll need to pay close attention to your dinosaurs. Our Jurassic World Evolution 2 Comfort Guide is here to help!

November 13, 2021 | 09:31 EST

Star-Lord Guardians of the Galaxy
Opinions

Guardians of the Galaxy Puts an Interesting Spin on the Sad Dad Trope

Guardians of the Galaxy puts a major focus on character and story, and the title even manages to put some interesting twists on age-old tropes.

November 10, 2021 | 12:30 EST

The Good Life Cat
Guide

The Good Life: Team Cat or Team Dog

The Good Life has a lot of complex systems it's working with, one of which is the whole Team Cat vs Team Dog dynamic. Here's what it is.

October 16, 2021 | 01:26 EDT

Tales of Arise Sci-fi
Feature

Tales of Arise Is Built on the Back of Star Ocean

Tales of Arise continues the long-running JRPG franchise, but it also takes liberal inspiration from another prominent series, Star Ocean.

October 1, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

Tales of Arise Mantis Boss Fight
Guide

Tales of Arise Mantis Boss Fight Guide

Tales of Arise's Mantis boss is one of the first you'll come across, but you won't be able to beat it until later in the game, with some preparation.

September 17, 2021 | 05:27 EDT

Tales of Arise Lord Vholran
Guide

Tales of Arise Lord Vholran Boss Fight Guide

The Lord Vholran boss fight in Tales of Arise is a turning point for the story and an immense challenge.

September 17, 2021 | 05:20 EDT

Tales of Arise Lord Almeidrea
Guide

Tales of Arise Lord Almeidrea Boss Guide

The Tales of Arise Lord Almeidrea fight is one of the hardest bosses you'll face in the game. Our guide:

September 14, 2021 | 06:27 EDT

Tales of Arise Lord Dohalim
Guide

Tales of Arise Lord Dohalim Boss Fight Guide

The Tales of Arise Lord Dohalim Boss Fight is another unique challenge you have to take on throughout your time with the game. Our guide:

September 14, 2021 | 05:41 EDT

Tales of Arise
Guide

Tales of Arise Lord Ganabelt Boss Fight Guide

The Tales of Arise Lord Ganabelt Boss Fight is the second major boss you will find in Tales of Arise. Providing a fresh new challenge, you may need help

September 12, 2021 | 07:42 EDT

Tales of Arise Lord Balseph Boss Fight Guide
Guide

Tales of Arise Lord Balseph Boss Fight Guide

The Tales of Arise Lord Balseph boss fight is the first major hurdle you will face in-game. Here's how to beat him and what that means.

September 10, 2021 | 07:51 EDT

Tales of Arise
Guide

Tales of Arise Guide For Beginners

Tales of Arise has finally arrived after years of build-up. Filled with intricate systems and a complex story, you may need our guide to help you out

September 10, 2021 | 07:32 EDT

Resident Evil Village Riverbank Treasure House
Guide

Resident Evil Village Riverbank Treasure House Guide

The Resident Evil Village Riverbank Treasure House is a location you can't access for some time. Here's how to solve that puzzle.

May 9, 2021 | 04:40 EDT

Resident Evil Village House Beneviento
Guide

Resident Evil Village House Beneviento Guide

Resident Evil Village House Beneviento is as spooky as it is punishing. if you need some help, we have you covered with this guide.

May 8, 2021 | 03:38 EDT

The Resident Evil Village Castle Dimitrescu Bells might stump you early in. Luckily for you, we have a guide to help you out.
Guide

Resident Evil Village Castle Dimitrescu Bells Puzzle Guide

The Resident Evil Village Castle Dimitrescu Bells might stump you early in. Luckily for you, we have a guide to help you out.

May 7, 2021 | 06:06 EDT