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

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.

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' takes off with 1st awe-inspiring trailer
By Fran Ruiz published
Marvel Studios' most-anticipated 2025 theatrical release is the long-in-the-works reboot of the Fantastic Four, and its first trailer doesn't disappoint.

Ahsoka season 2: Release date rumours, plot, cast, & everything we know
By Fran Ruiz published
It's happening! After a long wait, Star Wars: Ahsoka season 2 is on the way.

Star Trek movies, ranked worst to best
By Susan Arendt last updated
We're boldly going where many sci-fi fans have gone before, as we run down the Star Trek movies, ranked worst to best

Star Trek movies in order: Chronological and release
By Susan Arendt last updated
Number One, show me a list of all the Star Trek movies in order — both chronological and release — engage!

'Alien: Earth': Release window, plot, cast & everything we know
By Fran Ruiz last updated
After Alien: Romulus, there's a first-ever Alien TV show in development for FX on Hulu. Here's everything we know about 'Alien: Earth' so far.

'Alien: Earth's new teaser trailer shows us the Xenomorph's arrival
By Fran Ruiz published
Earth was in Xenomorph-related trouble long before the Nostromo’s trip to LV-426. Here’s the latest teaser for ‘Alien: Earth’, the FX show coming this summer.

Best Marvel games of all time
By Fran Ruiz last updated
The Avengers, the X-Men, and many more Marvel superheroes have assembled over the years in video games. These are the best Marvel games so far.

'Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles' continues to be the most fascinating 'The Phantom Menace' tie-in video game
By Fran Ruiz published
Despite the tepid reception back in 2000, the Jedi Power Battles remaster is a fun return to simpler times when Star Wars video games were allowed to be weird.

New 'Mickey 17' trailer gives us a deeper look at Robert Pattinson's upcoming sci-fi dark comedy romp
By Fran Ruiz published
Ahead of its early March release in theaters, Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 has received a second trailer full of action, intrigue, and comedic beats.

Marvel's flagship 'Star Wars' comic series relaunching into the New Republic era in May
By Fran Ruiz published
After the Battle of Jakku miniseries released in 2024, the main Star Wars comic book series from Marvel is fully embracing the New Republic era.

The best Disney-era Star Wars spaceships
By Fran Ruiz published
After nearly a decade of brand-new Star Wars movies and shows under Disney, which are the coolest new starships flying across the galaxy?

'Predator: Hunting Grounds' is the perfect template for another modern-day Predator movie
By Fran Ruiz published
It took a few updates, but Predator: Hunting Grounds has become a notable asymmetrical multiplayer game with a refreshing and cohesive take on the sci-fi universe.

'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' remake: Everything we know so far
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Is the long-anticipated Knights of the Old Republic remake, one of the most beloved Star Wars games ever, still happening?

Uncanny 'Alien: Romulus' Ian Holm CGI fixed for home release as director 'wasn't 100 percent happy'
By Fran Ruiz published
Director Fede Alvarez spoke to Empire about fixing the controversial CGI of Rook in Alien: Romulus.

'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' finale leaves us asking 'what's next'?
By Fran Ruiz published
In its final episode, Skeleton Crew sticks the landing with lots of action and some genuinely tense moments, but its answers are limited.

The Fantastic Four join 'Marvel Rivals' ahead of their big-screen Marvel Cinematic Universe reboot
By Fran Ruiz published
As fans await the first public trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the hit online hero shooter Marvel Rivals is welcoming the First Family.

'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' episode 7 is a bittersweet return to At Attin
By Fran Ruiz published
Skeleton Crew's penultimate episode lets Jude Law shine again and feels like the first half of a season finale that remains unpredictable.

Everything we know about 'Mickey 17'
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Bong Joon-ho's next movie, starring Robert Pattinson, is a return to sci-fi that's both dramatic and darkly comedic. Get ready for Mickey 17.

'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' episode 6: The crew and their spaceship reveal their true selves
By Fran Ruiz published
Skeleton Crew's sixth episode splits the team apart ahead of their much-desired return to At Attin and a final confrontation with Jod.

Who are the Covenant? The Halo universe's alien alliance explained
By Fran Ruiz published
In the Halo universe, the biggest threat is an alien hegemony called the Covenant. Who are they and what do they want?

How The Bad Batch became key to the Star Wars lore
By Fran Ruiz published
The Bad Batch is the latest Star Wars animated series to stick the landing. Now that it has ended, we look at its impact on the larger narrative.

Gears of War games ranked, worst to best
By Fran Ruiz published
E-Day is on the horizon, so we thought it'd be a good time to dive into the mad world of Gears of War and rank every entry from worst to best.
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