Hayes Madsen
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About Hayes Madsen
Hayes is a Staff Writer for Screen Rant. He’s been writing and podcasting about games for over a decade, and he’s a graduate of the Metropolitan State University of Denver in the Journalism program. He’s been diving into RPGs ever since discovering the Final Fantasy series at a young age. You can find him on Twitter @Solfleet.
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FF7 Remake Explained: Why Cloud Gets Headaches In Final Fantasy 7
Cloud suffers from constant headaches in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and it's tied to both his past and the future of the entire party.
Resident Evil Timeline From RE1 To RE Village Explained
The Resident Evil franchise has a long and complicated story that's played out over decades. Here's the entire Resident Evil timeline, explained.
Cyberpunk 2077: Where Night City Is Located In Real Life
Night City is the fictional megalopolis setting of Cyberpunk 2077, but its real-life location is on the West Coast of the United States.
Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters' Best & Worst Changes
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters provide a nostalgic update to some of gaming's most important JRPGs, but not every change is for the better.
Every Mass Effect Character That Lives Long Enough To Be In ME4
Mass Effect 4 could take place hundreds of years after the original trilogy, so only a handful of characters may still be alive.
Tales of Arise Preview: A True Advancement For The Series
Tales of Arise feels like a true advancement of the series, with a blisteringly fast combat system that provides a lot of options.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Episode INTERmission Story & Ending Explained
Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Episode INTERmission creates some fascinating additions and possibilities for the future of the FF7 Remake series.
How Long FF7 Remake's Yuffie DLC Actually Is
Final Fantasy 7 Remake INTERmission adds a brand new DLC story starring Yuffie Kisaragi, but how long does the new episode actually last?
What Mass Effect DLC Can Be Skipped In Legendary Edition
Mass Effect Legendary Edition has nearly all the single-player DLC ever released for the trilogy, but a few of the packs can easily be skipped.
Resident Evil Village: How Old Chris Redfield Is
Chris Redfield is one of the most prominent characters in all of Resident Evil, but he's getting on in years by the time of Resident Evil Village.
Mass Effect 2's Ending (& Mass Effect 3 Set-Up) Explained
Mass Effect 2' Suicide Mission ending has a lot of choice and consequence involved, and does a lot to set up the start of Mass Effect 3.
Resident Evil Village: How Rose [SPOILER]
Saving Rosemary Winters is the main objective of Resident Evil Village, but the youngest winters goes through a lot before that happens.
RE Village: Mother Miranda’s Important Umbrella Connection, Explained
Resident Evil Village's main villain, Mother Miranda, has an important connection to Umbrella which puts the events of past games in new context.
Resident Evil Village: Why Chris Redfield Really Shoots Mia Winters
Resident Evil Village opens with a shocking scene that sees Chris Redfield seemingly kill Mia Winters. Here's the real reason the event happens.
Resident Evil Village: Ending & Epilogue Explained
Resident Evil Village throws a lot of twists and turns at the player in the last hour, and sets up the next game in a way fans likely won't expect.
Resident Evil Village Review: A Nightmare Reborn
Resident Evil Village is a turning point for the series that marries classic design and new elements into one tense experience.
Ace Attorney: The Real History Behind Herlock Sholmes
The Great Ace Attorney's Herlock Sholmes is much more than just a strange name, as there's actually quite a bit of history behind Capcom's choice.
NieR Replicant's New Mermaid Episode, Explained
NieR Replicant's re-release features a host of new features, including a brand-new "Episode Mermaid." Here's what you need to know.
Mass Effect: How Player Choices Affect Garrus' Personality
Garrus Vakarian is one of Mass Effect's most important party members, and choices made throughout the trilogy can drastically change him.
FF7 Remake: Intergrade's Classic Mode Will Actually Be Good This Time
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is making some much-needed changes to Classic Mode, which should make it a lot more dynamic and interesting.