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
Best space games 2024: Outer Wilds, No Man's Sky, Dead Space, and more
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Explore the cosmos and battle aliens with the best space games, from No Man's Sky to Mass Effect.
Everything we know about Dune: Prophecy — Release date, plot, cast, & more
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Their plans are measured in centuries — here's everything we know about Dune: Prophecy, the prequel series that will explore the past of the Bene Gesserit.
Everything we know about Exodus, the new sci-fi game from ex-BioWare developers
By Fran Ruiz published
While we wait for the next Mass Effect game, ex-BioWare devs have teamed up with other AAA talent to create new space RPG Exodus.
'Mass Effect' TV series is headed to Amazon Prime Video
By Fran Ruiz published
After more than a decade of waiting for a big-screen project that never materialized, Mass Effect is headed to Prime Video.
Star Wars is following in the MCU's footsteps, but is this the way?
By Fran Ruiz published
Is shaping Star Wars’ next live-action era after the tired Marvel Cinematic Universe the right path forward?
New 'Star Wars' trilogy set at Lucasfilm with 'Rebels' writer and producer Simon Kinberg
By Fran Ruiz published
On top of the previously announced standalone big-screen projects, a new trilogy of Star Wars movies is now in active development at Lucasfilm.
Upcoming space games: Judas, Mass Effect 4, The Outer Worlds 2 & 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.
'Star Wars: Legacy of Vader' follows Kylo Ren between 'The Last Jedi' and 'Rise of Skywalker'
By Fran Ruiz published
What was Kylo Ren up to between "The Last Jedi" and "The Rise of Skywalker?" Marvel's new comic book series has the answers.
'Alien vs. Predator' 20 years later: What went right and what went wrong?
By Fran Ruiz published
With both Alien and Predator back in action, here's what we can learn from their first big-screen crossover two decades ago.
Everything we know about 'Tron: Ares'
By Fran Ruiz published
Disney is returning to the Grid with "Tron: Ares" in 2025, but the threat may be in the real world this time around.
Every upcoming Star Wars game officially announced
By Fran Ruiz published
Lucasfilm Games has opened up the galaxy far, far away to several studios and genres. Here’s every new Star Wars game currently in development.
'Stargate' 30 years later: Roland Emmerich's flawed sci-fi classic remains a refreshing watch
By Fran Ruiz published
Three decades later, Stargate's legacy has endured. We look back at how it all started, what came after, and the franchise's possible future.
New 'secret' Predator movie coming alongside 'Badlands' in 2025
By Fran Ruiz published
First we get "Predator: Badlands" news and now 20th Century Studios has confirmed a second Predator movie for 2025.
Everything we know about 'Elio'
By Fran Ruiz published
Walt Disney Studios and Pixar are returning to animated outer space with sci-fi adventure comedy "Elio."
'Alien: Romulus' sequel in the works, new 'Alien vs. Predator' will 'probably' happen
By Fran Ruiz published
Hot on the heels of Alien: Romulus' success at the global box office, Disney and 20th Century Studios are fast-tracking a direct sequel.
'Predator: Badlands' coming to theaters in fall 2025
By Fran Ruiz published
Disney and 20th Century Studios confirm that the next Predator movie "Predator: Badlands" won't be skipping cinemas after "Prey"'s streaming success.
'Starfield: Shattered Space' is outlandish enough, but won't alter your perception of the game (review)
By Fran Ruiz published
The first Starfield expansion has a more traditional flavor to it, yet the core issues and limitations remain untouched, so it won't convince skeptics.
Everything we know about Avatar: Fire and Ash: Release window, plot & more
By Fran Ruiz published
The five-part Avatar saga will continue three years after The Way of Water, with a threequel showing us a different side of Pandora. Here's what we know.
'Alien: Isolation' is finally getting a sequel, developer confirms
By Fran Ruiz published
A full decade later, Sega and Creative Assembly are returning to the Alien universe with Alien: Isolation 2.
The planets of 'Star Wars Outlaws'
By Fran Ruiz published
Join our whistlestop tour of the planets of 'Star Wars Outlaws,' Ubisoft's massive open-world adventure in a galaxy far, far away.
Best Predator comic books of all time
By Fran Ruiz published
You've seen the Predator on the big screen, now here are the top ten Predator comics you must read.
Everything we know about Dune: Awakening
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Experience Arrakis like never before in the upcoming sci-fi MMO game Dune: Awakening.
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.
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