
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, 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 open the Gilded Chest in Baldur's Gate 3
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Selune's gilded chest in the BG3 Owlbear Nest is protected by a strange spell

Best Baldur's Gate 3 Druid class build
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The best Druid build in Baldur's Gate 3 mixes animal transformation and melee power

How to open the Cellar secret door in Baldur's Gate 3
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The book case in the BG3 cellar under the Blighted Village can be opened with a lever behind the crates

How to get past the Noxious Fumes in Baldur's Gate 3
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The Noxious Fumes in Baldur's Gate 3 are a confusing trap in the hag's lair.

Best Baldur's Gate 3 Sorcerer class build
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The best Baldur's Gate 3 Sorcerer build makes you a glass cannon powerhouse

How to find and use the Baldur's Gate 3 Adamantine Forge
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The BG3 Adamantine Forge requires moulds and mithril

Best Baldur's Gate 3 Rogue class build
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide A good rogue build in BG3 is based around single, devastating strikes and utility

Best Baldur's Gate 3 Ranger class build
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The best BG3 Ranger build is a stealth archer of the Hunter subclass with a few levels in Rogue.

How to farm Money in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 fast
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide To find a KCD2 money farm and make Groschen quick, you need to either gamble or sell equipment

Best Baldur's Gate 3 Fighter class build
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The best fighters in BG3 are half-orcs soldiers who choose the Battle Master subclass

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

How to get the best horse in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Horses in KCD2 can be earned through quests, through horse traders, or theft.

Best Baldur's Gate 3 Barbarian class build
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The best Barbarian build in BG3 is a classic, all about reinforcing brute strength and endurance

All Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 cheats and console commands list
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide We've got all the console commands and cheats for KCD2 right here

How long is Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Time to beat revealed
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The KCD2 time to beat is at least 40 hours, and could take more than double that

Shinedust in Pokemon TCG Pocket and Flair explained
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The Pokemon TCG Pocket Flair and cosmetics system explained

How to save in South of Midnight
By Joel Franey published
Guide Saving in South of Midnight is something you don't get to control

How many chapters in South of Midnight, and how long is it?
By Joel Franey last updated
News We lay out South of Midnight's length and time to beat, as well as how many chapters there are

How to get the Marvel Rivals Venom twerk emote, Symbiote Boogie
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The Symbiote Boogie emote is no longer free in Marvel Rivals, but you can still get it

Monster Hunter Wilds Whiteflame Torrent skill explained
By Joel Franey published
Guide The MH Wilds Whiteflame Torrent is a skill tied to Zoh Shia

Monster Hunter Wilds Zoh Shia weaknesses and spawn location
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Zoh Shia is the final boss of MH Wilds, but now one you can battle again after Title Update 1

Monster Hunter Wilds Ayejack location
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Sleeping Ayejack in MH Wilds is hanging from the ceiling of the Wubwub hideout as part of The Apple of Her Eye quest

Nintendo Switch 2's kickflipping cow, 50-ft woman, and steampunk t-rex showed there's still great power in absurdity
By Joel Franey published
Opinion Opinion | Nintendo is standing firm as the last bastion of bonkers
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