Joel Franey
Joel Franey got his Bachelors in Creative Writing and Games Design from Brunel University in 2017, before going on to do a Masters in Creative and Critical Writing from Sussex University. During this time he also worked freelance in various gaming-related roles and professions, including design, PR, reviews and features, before eventually joining the guides team at USgamer and ReedPop in 2019. Since then, he has written professionally for numerous publications, including Gfinity Esports, Eurogamer, VG247, JellyDeals and Dicebreaker, in various capacities. These have involved, among other things, writing guides, news, features, reviews, and even working as an SEO consultant, restructuring and rewriting content for the purpose of increased online traffic. He eventually joined GamesRadar+ as a Guides Writer in 2021, with a focus on covering single player games and narrative games, though nonetheless regularly contributing to ongoing coverage of online gaming services and multiplayer properties, and has covered a variety of major AAA games in his time since then. In his spare time he is also a long-time fiction writer, having written books, screenplays and more besides in a variety of genres, and is the co-host and co-creator of the ongoing pop culture comedy podcast, "Margaret Thatcher, Templar Spy".
Latest articles by Joel Franey
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Azure Damascus Ingot locations
By Joel Franey published
Guide Where to find the ore ingots for weapon upgrades in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Should you choose Guided or Exploration mode in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown?
By Joel Franey published
Guide Exploration mode and Guided mode in Prince of Persia provide more or less hints about where to go, with special map icons.
How to fast travel in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
By Joel Franey published
Guide Fast Travel in Prince of Persia is unlocked through special statues across the map unlocked after the Chimera boss
How to get through the Depths in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
By Joel Franey published
Guide Where to go after losing your map in the Depths, and how to find the old man
How to solve the Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Time Loop puzzle
By Joel Franey published
Guide How to solve the Temple of Knowledge puzzle where you make copies of yourself beyond the gold doors
Full Prince of Persia The Lost Crown map and where to get it
By Joel Franey published
Guide We reveal the full map for Mt. Qaf in Prince of Persia and how you unlock the map itself
Best Athra Surges in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
By Joel Franey published
Guide The best Athra Surges (aka super moves) in Prince of Persia are Bahamut's Rage and Bahman's Breath
9 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown tips and tricks for true immortality
By Joel Franey published
Guide Our tips and tricks will help those playing Prince of Persia take a step up on this metroidvania platformer
The Deck of Many Things review: "A big, bulky puzzle piece that struggles to fit"
By Joel Franey published
Review
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy game guide to help you protect the cosmos
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Everything you need for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy game
Does Guardians of the Galaxy have new game plus?
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide There is an NG+ mode for Guardians of the Galaxy that unlocks after completing the game
All the best Guardians of the Galaxy game Easter Eggs
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Where to find all the easter eggs in the Guardians of the Galaxy game
Is Guardians of the Galaxy co op?
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Can you play Guardians of the Galaxy multiplayer with friends?
Should you throw Rocket or stop Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy?
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Whether to encourage Drax or stop him throwing Rocket in Guardians of the Galaxy
How to get through the Plague Tale Requiem construction site and reach the boat
By Joel Franey last updated
guide Get through the rats to the barge during the In Our Wake chapter
All Guardians of the Galaxy Huddle answers and options
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide What to say in every Huddle in Guardians of the Galaxy for the ultimate team-up attack
The best Plague Tale Requiem workbench upgrades
By Joel Franey last updated
guide The best upgrades to get at workbenches in Plague Tale 2, and how to get tools and pieces
Guardians of the Galaxy best choices guide
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Guide The best decisions to make in Guardians of the Galaxy
Plague Tale Requiem planet symbols order and puzzle solution
By Joel Franey last updated
guide What order do you put the planet symbols in Plague Tale 2?
How to get the Guardians of the Galaxy outfit box under the stairs
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to get the staircase costume box when Nikki arrests you in Guardians of the Galaxy
10 Guardians of the Galaxy tips to get paid and rock the Milano
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Everything you need to know for Guardians of the Galaxy combat, puzzles or choices
Best Baldur's Gate 3 Paladin class build
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to make the best build for your Paladin in BG3, and what the class is best at
Best Baldur's Gate 3 Cleric class build
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The best BG3 Cleric builds are a mix of party support and magical offense