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, Dicebreaker, RPS, Jelly Deals and more. 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 pop culture comedy podcast, "Margaret Thatcher, Templar Spy".
Latest articles by Joel Franey

How to find all Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight Iceberg Lounge collectibles
By Joel Franey Last updated
Guide There are Disco Balls, Waynetech Caches and a Red Brick to find in The Iceberg Lounge mission in Lego Batman

Best Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight skills and upgrades
By Joel Franey Last updated
Guide Your team in Lego Batman have skill trees that enhance their unique abilities

All Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight characters
By Joel Franey Last updated
Guide There are 7 playable characters in Lego Batman Legacy to unlock, and two more coming in DLC

Where to find the Grounded Minotaur Maze Key
By Joel Franey Last updated
guide The location of the key to the Grounded picnic chest - and Mint Mace - is South

How to get to the Upper Yard in Grounded
By Joel Franey Last updated
guide How to unlock the Upper Yard and Shed, from the Upper Yard Ascent or otherwise.

How to get to the Shed Lab in Grounded
By Joel Franey Last updated
guide How to find Wendell Tully's Lab in the Undershed - and get past the Black Widow Spider - in Grounded

How to beat Spiders in Grounded and use Arachnophobia mode
By Iain Wilson Last updated
Guide How to use Arachnophobia Safe Mode and kill Spiders in Grounded

Grounded MIXR modules and Javamatic defense guide
By Joel Franey Last updated
guide How to defend the MIX.R modules and pipes from the ORC insects in the final mission, "Troubles Brewin'"

Where to go after the Oak Lab in Grounded
By Joel Franey Last updated
guide After Grounded's Oak Lab, you need to reach the Hedge Lab

10 Grounded tips and tricks
By Joel Franey Last updated
guide Our tips for Grounded will help players beat bugs and build bases

All safe codes and door codes in 007 First Light
By Joel Franey Last updated
Guide There are 7 different codes for safes and doors throughout 007 First Light, appropriately

How to get every Outfit for James Bond in 007 First Light
By Joel Franey Last updated
Guide There are dozens of outfits for James Bond in 007 First Light, some are harder to get than others

What is Tacsim in 007 First Light?
By Joel Franey Last updated
Guide Tacsim in the James Bond game is a series of optional challenges and missions

How to grab rush in 007 First Light
By Joel Franey Published
Guide For James Bond to grab rush enemies in 007 First Light, you have to fall off the ledge with them

How to get the Jewel of Jahari in 007 First Light
By Joel Franey Last updated
Guide The cup game in Aleph hides the Jewel of Jahari, a red ruby that Jame Bond needs to get for

How to solve the Fireplace puzzle in 007 First Light
By Joel Franey Last updated
Guide Investigating the Dining Room uncovers a fireplace with buttons and a torn book page

007 First Light Laundry Room code location
By Joel Franey Last updated
Guide The code to the laundry room in 007 First Light is found in the manager's office.

007 First Light Manager's Office safe code puzzle solution
By Joel Franey Last updated
Guide The safe passcode in the Manager's Office in 007 First Light is a puzzle that needs to be solved

Penthouse safe code and combination in 007 First Light
By Joel Franey Published
Guide The safe code in Webb's Penthouse is a puzzle based around objects near you

All the best Gadgets in 007 First Light
By Joel Franey Published
Guide There are 7 proper gadgets for James Bond in First Light, from the Laser Strap to the Missile Pen

How to bypass the sensors in the Perch in 007 First Light
By Joel Franey Published
Guide James Bond must navigate past the floor sensors to reach the Perch in 007 First Light

How long to beat 007 First Light? Full length and chapter list
By Joel Franey Last updated
Guide To complete the James Bond game will take at least 12 hours, with 11 different chapters
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