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 12DOVE 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
How to use the Star Wars Outlaws Fast Talk skill
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The Fast Talk ability won't get you out of trouble in Outlaws, just buy time
Star Wars Outlaws factions, best options and how to build reputation
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide There are multiple syndicates in your criminal network in Star Wars Outlaws
All Star Wars Outlaws planets and worlds
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Star Wars Outlaws has five planets and worlds for Kay Vess to visit
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
How long is Star Wars Outlaws?
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Star Wars Outlaws is full of optional content, with lots of side quests to explore
Does Star Wars Outlaws have co-op or multiplayer?
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Star Wars Outlaws doesn't have multiplayer or cooperative online play
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
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
How to free the Black Myth Wukong Man in Stone
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide The Man-in-Stone in Black Myth Wukong is trapped near Squall Hideout
Black Myth Wukong's best skills and abilities
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Here's the best skills you should prioritise in Black Myth Wukong, and how to respec them
What is Compatibility Mode in Black Myth Wukong?
By Joel Franey published
Guide Black Myth Wukong on PC has a compatibility mode that turns off certain features for greater functionality
Black Myth Wukong guides and how-tos for aspiring warriors
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide We can help those enjoying Black Myth Wukong with our expert guides
How long is Black Myth Wukong?
By Joel Franey published
Guide Black Myth Wukong's length is anywhere between 20 and 50 hours.
9 Black Myth Wukong tips we wish we'd known before playing
By Joel Franey published
Guide These tips and tricks for Black Myth Wukong will help players master their destiny
How to beat Black Bear Guai in Black Myth Wukong
By Joel Franey published
Guide The final boss of the Black Wind Mountain is Black Bear Guai - a huge bear with fire powers.
How to sober up the drunk pig in Black Myth Wukong
By Joel Franey published
Guide The drunken pig in yellow robes needs something to sober him up, a puzzle in Black Myth Wukong's second chapter
Ringing the Bells in Black Myth Wukong explained
By Joel Franey published
Guide What happens if you ring the bell in Black Myth Wukong?
Can you go back to previous chapters in Black Myth Wukong?
By Joel Franey published
Guide Can you go back to previous chapters in Black Myth Wukong?
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