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
All Elden Ring Bell Bearing locations
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to find all Elden Ring Bell Bearings for Smithing Stone farming and expand the Twin Maiden Husk's stock
Helldivers 2 Mechs explained and how to get one
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide The new Patriot Exosuit Helldivers 2 mech Stratagem offers excellent protection and firepower
How to destroy Fuel Silos in Helldivers 2
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Fuel Silos in Helldivers 2 can be destroyed with a Hellbomb - but honestly, what can't?
How to complete the Kill 500 Terminids personal order in Helldivers 2
By Joel Franey published
Guide How to complete the Kill 500 Terminids personal order in Helldivers 2
The best Elden Ring weapons and their stats explained
By Leon Hurley last updated
Guide The main Elden Ring weapon types and details explained
The Elden Ring seek three great wise beasts puzzle explained
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide We've got the locations of the Oridys's, Testu's and Chelona's Rise turtles in Elden Ring
The best Elden Ring Rune farming locations for fast levelling
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The best places to farm Runes in Elden Ring, no matter where you are
Full Elden Ring Varre questline walkthrough
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide The Elden Ring Varre quest takes you to the Church of Inhibition and beyond
The Helldivers 2 Orbital 120mm HE Barrage Challenge explained
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide We explain how to beat the Indirect Fire Exercise challenge in Helldivers 2
All Elden Ring map fragments locations
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Where to find all the map fragments around Elden Ring
Everything to do in Elden Ring before NG+
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Every item, boss and spell you should find before starting New Game Plus in Elden Ring
You didn't even notice Pokemon TCG Pocket's most revolutionary gameplay feature
By Joel Franey published
Opinion Opinion | The new mobile Pokemon card game looks to break years of digital card game tradition - by finally acknowledging the "T" in TCG
How to get Blazamut in Palworld
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Blazamut in Palworld has to be captured, it can't be obtained through breeding
Elden Ring multiplayer co-op with friends explained
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to play co-op in Elden Ring and fight bosses with your friends in the Lands Between
Best Palworld base locations and upgrades
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The best location to build your base in Palworld and what you need
How to get Pal Fluid in Palworld
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Palworld Pal Fluids are dropped by many water-type Pals when killed
Where Elden Ring takes place and the story explained
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide Elden Ring is set in a vast fantasy world of wonder and horror, and it definitely isn't in Ohio
How to find Sons of the Forest water and the cooking pot
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to drink water and get the pot, flask, and water collector, to avoid thirst
How to survive cold and hot weather in Palworld
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The cold of night, mountains and heat of desert can all be dealt with in Palworld
How to play Palworld multiplayer
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Here's how to join and invite friends in Palworld online multiplayer
Is Palworld crossplay or cross-platform?
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Palworld's crossplay and cross-platform capabilities are still yet to come.
The best Elden Ring classes to choose in character creation
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide Which Elden Ring classes are best ultimately depend on how you play
Helldivers 2 guide to help you spread managed democracy
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Helldivers 2 guides are all here, with gear, enemies, missions and error codes to help!