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
11 Elden Ring tips to become a true Elden Lord
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Our Elden Ring tips and tricks will help you master the lands between and beyond
What Star Wars Outlaws planets and locations are in the game?
By Joel Franey published
Guide Star Wars Outlaws has several worlds and locations confirmed already
Will Star Wars Outlaws have co-op or multiplayer?
By Joel Franey published
Guide Star Wars Outlaws isn't going to have cooperative or online play
What is the best Warbond in Helldivers 2?
By Joel Franey published
Guide The best HD2 premium Warbond is currently the Steeled Veterans
How to get the whip in V Rising
By Joel Franey published
Guide The whip weapon in V Rising is unlocked through Domina and Simon Belmont
Should you choose V Rising PvP or PvE mode?
By Joel Franey published
Guide If you're starting a new game in V Rising, we recommend a PvE server
How to get Thick Leather in V Rising
By Joel Franey published
Guide Thick leather in V Rising is made through a Tannery, Thick Hide and Oil
V Rising Waygate map with all fast travel locations
By Joel Franey published
Guide We lay out every teleportation Waygate location in V Rising, updated for 1.0
How to kill 35 Warriors in Helldivers 2
By Joel Franey published
Guide Warriors in Helldivers 2 are stocky grey bugs with pincers
Everything in the Polar Patriots Warbond battle pass in Helldivers 2
By Will Sawyer last updated
Guide The Polar Patriots Warbond for Helldivers 2 has unique weapons, armor sets, boosters and more
V Rising Putrid Rat location and how to beat it
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to find the Putrid Rat boss and unlock Rat Form in V Rising
How to get Servants in V Rising
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to command Servants in V Rising with Servant Coffins
How to get Scrolls in V Rising
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to find and farm Scrolls for the Study in V Rising
How to get Merciless weapons and armor in V Rising
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Merciless Nightstalker and Hollowfang armor in V Rising explained
All V Rising console commands and cheat codes
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to use console commands in V Rising for cheats, items and more
How to Catch Fish in V Rising
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Finding, crafting and using the Fishing Pole in V Rising
V Rising Grave Dust and how to get it
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to farm V Rising's Grave Dust across Vardoran
How to play V Rising offline and without an internet connection
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to play V Rising's offline mode for solo play
How to get Scourgestones in V Rising and make Dark Silver Ingots
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to find and craft V Rising Scourgestones for new recipes
Where to find Blood Essence in V Rising for the Castle Heart
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide We explain how to get Greater, Primal and normal V Rising Blood Essence
Paper in V Rising and how to get it
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide Paper in V Rising is used for researching recipes
How to get Stone Bricks in V Rising
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to craft and farm Stone Bricks and even Stone Dust in V Rising
How to get Iron in V Rising
By Joel Franey last updated
Guide How to find V Rising Iron Ore and craft Iron Ingots