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 Star Wars Outlaws weapons and blaster upgrades
By Joel Franey published
Guide Guns and blasters in Star Wars Outlaws are commonplace - but rarely permanent
Star Wars Outlaws Rehidden Stash and Waterfall Stash locations
By Joel Franey published
Guide The Rehidden Stash intel chain in Star Wars Outlaws takes you to a waterfall and an old farm
When does Star Wars Outlaws take place in the canon timeline?
By Joel Franey published
Guide Star Wars Outlaws' story is definitely influenced by the films' timeline
All Star Wars Outlaws Experts, abilities and skills
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide There are nine Expert mentors in Star Wars Outlaws who unlock new ability trees
Best faction in Star Wars Outlaws to build a reputation with
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide There are multiple syndicates in your criminal network in Star Wars Outlaws
10 Star Wars Outlaws tips we wish we'd known
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide These 10 tips for Star Wars Outlaws will take Kay from the gutter to the stars
The best Star Wars Outlaws outfits, armor and loadout
By Joel Franey published
Guide Kay's Outlaw gear is, appropriately enough, the best armor in Star Wars Outlaws
How to lower your Star Wars Outlaws Wanted level
By Joel Franey published
Guide Escaping the Empire's Death Troopers in Star Wars Outlaws requires a terminal or corrupt officer to stop you being wanted
How to break Rocks and Walls in Star Wars Outlaws
By Joel Franey published
Guide To destroy rocks and walls in Star Wars Outlaws, like in the Amberine Cave, you need the Bolt blaster
How to play Sabacc in Star Wars Outlaws
By Joel Franey published
Guide Kessel Sabacc in Star Wars Outlaws is a gambling card game with cheats and strategy
How to shoot on a Speeder in Star Wars Outlaws
By Joel Franey published
Guide Star Wars speeder combat and gunplay is all based on adrenaline
All Star Wars Outlaws planets and worlds
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Star Wars Outlaws has five different planets and worlds for Kay Vess to visit
How long is Star Wars Outlaws?
By Joel Franey published
Guide Star Wars Outlaws is mostly made of optional content, with lots of side quests to explore
How to use Fast Talk in Star Wars Outlaws
By Joel Franey published
Guide The Star Wars Outlaws Fast Talk ability probably won't get you out of trouble, just the chance to prepare for it
Which planet should you go to first in Star Wars Outlaws?
By Joel Franey published
Guide After unlocking hyperspace in Star Wars Outlaws, you have a choice between three worlds
Should you choose Eleera or Gorak in Star Wars Outlaws to give information to?
By Joel Franey published
Guide Do you tell Gorak or Eleera about the Pyke Traitor in Star Wars Outlaws?
Steamworld Heist 2's launch trailer showcases folksy tunes, geometric gunplay, and a string of accolades
By Joel Franey published
News It's a pirate's life for 01101101 01100101!
Nightmare House: Reimagined makes its chilling, thrilling reveal - and puts the original game on Steam for free
By Joel Franey published
News Escape was never an option...
Bionic Bay is a physics-bending sci-fi platformer that looks like Limbo via Portal
By Joel Franey published
News "Up" is really a matter of perspective
Roguelike Ravenswatch finally gets a release date - and the reveal of its iconic final boss
By Joel Franey published
News Baba Yaga's hut comes running in Fall 2024
Black Myth: Wukong's new trailer speaks of destiny, immortality, and a squeaky-voiced seagull-centaur-man
By Joel Franey published
News Cleanse the world with blood, and grow lotuses in it.
Will Indiana Jones and the Great Circle be on PS5?
By Joel Franey last updated
Yes, the new Indiana Jones game is coming to PS5 – you just need to wait for 2025
All Black Myth Wukong Buddha's eyeballs locations and use
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide There are six Buddha's eyeballs in Chapter 2 of Black Myth Wukong
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