Articles by Hayes Madsen

Towerborne Interview: Stoic Discusses 1.0 Release, Supporting Solo Players, Improving Combat, and More

Towerborne's design director and lead combat designer discuss the lengthy road the game has taken across early access, and why they've changed key features.

interview by Hayes Madsen on 27 February, 2026

Towerborne Review

Towerborne's full release brings a wealth of smart tweaks that drastically improve the game from its early access version, crafting a gripping beat 'em up RPG that comes just shy of greatness.

review by Hayes Madsen on 26 February, 2026

People of Note brings a melodic twist to the classic Final Fantasy formula

People of Note makes a strong first impression as a tongue-in-cheek, whimsical RPG, and it might be drawing just the right amount of inspiration from the classics.

preview by Hayes Madsen on 18 February, 2026