
Fran Ruiz
Fran Ruiz is our resident Star Wars guy. His hunger for movies and TV series is only matched by his love for video games. He got a BA of English Studies, focusing on English Literature, from the University of Malaga, in Spain, as well as a Master's Degree in English Studies, Multilingual and Intercultural Communication. On top of writing features and other longform articles for Space.com since 2021, he is a frequent collaborator of VG247 and other gaming sites. He also serves as associate editor over at Star Wars News Net and its sister site, Movie News Net.
Latest articles by Fran Ruiz

'Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition' hatches surprise Xbox Series X|S release with chaotic launch trailer (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
The updated and non-VR version of the latest first-person Alien video game is spreading to all current-gen platforms.

15 years on, 'Halo: Reach' continues to be the golden standard of video game prequels
By Fran Ruiz published
Bungie's Halo swan song remains a fan-favorite installment, and its appeal after all these years is more than just nostalgia.

'Destiny 2' meets 'Star Wars' in ‘Renegades’ expansion, adding blasters, lightsabers, and a wretched hive of scum and villainy (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
Destiny 2’s next chapter is bringing in themes and elements from a galaxy far, far away without breaking the canon.

Avengers: Doomsday: Release date, plot, cast, and everything else we know
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Earth's Mightiest Heroes are assembling again in 2026. Here's what we know about Avengers: Doomsday so far.

Predator movies ranked, worst to best
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Here’s our list of all the Predator movies ranked so that you know which prey to hunt down first as you progress through the legendary sci-fi horror franchise.

'EVE Online''s space survival spinoff uses realistic simulations and algorithms to build a whole new universe (exclusive)
By Fran Ruiz published
'EVE Frontier' developers Helgi Freyr Rúnarsson and Guðlaugur Jóhannesson talk galaxy merger models, black holes, and the thin line between science and fun.

Marathon: Release date, trailers & everything we know about Bungie's extraction shooter
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Bungie's next game is a return to the Marathon universe, but it's not what fans of the series were expecting. Here's everything we know so far.

15 years on, real-time strategy games are still chasing the high of 'StarCraft 2'
By Fran Ruiz published
Real-time strategy games haven't bested Blizzard's three-part sequel yet, and we believe only a third entry in the iconic sci-fi series could top it.

Best Warhammer 40K games of all time
By Fran Ruiz last updated
In the grim darkness of the 41st millennium, there are a staggering number of video games. Here’s our list of the best Warhammer 40K games of all time.

Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, ranked worst to best
By Lauren O'Callaghan, Fran Ruiz last updated
Find out where your favorite superhero sits on our list of the Marvel movies, ranked worst to best.

Upcoming space games: Mass Effect 4, Borderlands 4, Gears E-Day & more
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Our round-up of the most anticipated space games in 2024 and beyond, including fresh IPs, new Star Wars adventures, and Mass Effect 4.

Magic: The Gathering has gone to space, so we talked to an astrophysicist about the striking art in 'Edge of Eternities' (exclusive)
By Fran Ruiz published
The iconic tabletop card game has dabbled in science fiction before, but this new set is space opera-flavored and full of celestial phenomena.

Avatar: Fire and Ash: Release date, plot, cast & everything we know
By Fran Ruiz last updated
The five-part Avatar saga continues three years after The Way of Water, with Avatar: Fire and Ash showing us a different side of Pandora. Here's what we know about Avatar 3.

New tactical roguelite game 'Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes' sees you escape the Cylons with a full fleet of spaceships (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
Battlestar Galactica meets FTL in this just-announced "story-rich tactical roguelite" from the makers of Crying Suns.

'Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War 4' revealed, with a new developer promising a return to 'mass-battle, base-building roots' (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
Warhammer 40K's most iconic real-time strategy series is back next year and under new leadership.

Alien movies in order: chronological and release
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Watch all Alien movies in order with our comprehensive list, from the 1979 original to Romulus, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

'Alien: Earth' cast talks 'Peter Pan' references, AI warnings, and navigating complex roles (exclusive)
By Fran Ruiz published
Before the Xenomorph crash-lands on streaming, we talked to five Alien: Earth cast members about the difficulties and fun of navigating the giant sci-fi show.

'Alien: Earth' creators Noah Hawley and David W. Zucker want to 'mimic the feeling of discovery' you felt when watching the original (exclusive)
By Fran Ruiz published
Ahead of Alien: Earth's two-episode premiere, we talked to series creator Noah Hawley and executive producer David W. Zucker.

'Destroy All Humans!' declared war on humanity 20 years ago, and we're still waiting for another good sequel
By Fran Ruiz published
The only Crypto we care about is the mischievous extraterrestrial seeking world domination.

'Alien: Earth' is an intelligent and thought-provoking bloodbath, and everything we ever wanted from an 'Alien' show (review)
By Fran Ruiz published
Noah Hawley's daring exploration of the Alien universe makes for a great sci-fi TV show that asks big questions without neglecting the fun factor.

'Predator: Badlands' looks like it's taking inspiration from an unlikely ancestor — a divisive 20-year-old video game
By Fran Ruiz published
A brutal alien planet isn't quite the same as future Earth, but Predator: Concrete Jungle has more than a few things in common with Predator: Badlands.

Best space flight simulation games, ranked
By Fran Ruiz published
Explore the space between the stars from the safety of a virtual cockpit with the best space flight simulation games.

Borderlands 4: Release date, trailers & everything we know about Gearbox's upcoming co-op shooter
By Fran Ruiz last updated
The Pandora saga might be over, but Borderlands is just evolving. Launching in 2025, this is everything we know about Borderlands 4.

The 1st trailer for James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' promises a stunning three-way battle for the future of Pandora (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
James Cameron's third Avatar movie is turning the rules upside down, introducing a nefarious Na'vi clan as the human invaders go all-out.
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