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 settlement games: Manage bases & build cities on other worlds
By Fran Ruiz published
We're still a ways off from living on other planets in the real world, but the best space settlement games let you tame the unknown today.

How to watch Shazam! Fury of the Gods
By Fran Ruiz published
Billy Batson and his foster siblings have returned in Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Here’s everything you need to know, including where to watch it online.

Everything we know about Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
By Fran Ruiz published
Autobots and Decepticons are making their roaring return to the big screen this summer. Here’s what we know so far about Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

Best DC games of all time
By Fran Ruiz published
Take control on iconic superheroes like Batman and Superman with our list of the best DC games ever made.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 review: The emotional sendoff the team deserved
By Fran Ruiz published
The third Guardians of the Galaxy movie is a raw, dark, and sentimental last adventure for James Gunn's endearing band of misfits.

Star Wars: Visions Vol. 2 review: A braver and more consistent set of little stories
By Fran Ruiz published
Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 presents an anthology of animated shorts which take bigger swings and have more distinct voices than its predecessor.

Best Alien games of all time
By Fran Ruiz published
The perfect organism infected video games long ago. But with our list of the best Alien games, it’s far from game over.

The Mandalorian season 3 episode 8 review: Star Wars spirit takes over
By Fran Ruiz published
The final chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 plays it safe to deliver a classic Star Wars conclusion and to take some weight off Din Djarin’s shoulders.

The Mandalorian season 3 episode 7 review: The sharp turn fans were hoping for
By Fran Ruiz published
The seventh chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 is a game-changer for the series as a whole and teases the big menace to come in future seasons and other shows.

Everything we know about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, and more Spider-People than we can count are coming back this year in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Here’s the full rundown.

The Mandalorian season 3 episode 6 review: An ill-timed side quest that goes nowhere
By Fran Ruiz published
The sixth chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 hits the brakes too late into the game and gets to a crucial plot point in a frustrating and mostly dull manner.

Everything we know about Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion: Release date, plot & more
By Fran Ruiz last updated
SHIELD director Nick Fury returns to the fray in Marvel Studios’ Secret Invasion, the first Disney Plus series of the MCU’s Phase 5. Here’s what we know so far.

Who is Bo-Katan Kryze?
By Fran Ruiz published
The fearless Mandalorian warrior Bo-Katan Kryze is playing a huge role in The Mandalorian season 3, but what’s her full history? Here’s everything you should know.

The Mandalorian season 3 episode 5 review: All Mandalorians can be heroes
By Fran Ruiz published
The fifth chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 brings every plot thread together and puts the pedal to the metal with satisfying payoffs and big promises.

Best alien invasion movies of all time
By Fran Ruiz published
sci-fi Are we alone in the universe? Who knows, but cinema has toyed with that question many times. Here’s our list of the best alien invasion movies made so far.

The Mandalorian season 3 episode 4 review: Saving the next generation
By Fran Ruiz published
The fourth chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 lowers the stakes and explores Mandalorian tradition as well as Grogu's Jedi past and potential future.

The Mandalorian season 3 episode 3 review: A fun diversion that actually makes sense
By Fran Ruiz published
The third chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 toys with the show’s structure and expands its scope to deal with a major plot thread of the first two seasons.

Mandalore: Everything you need to know about the Mandalorian home planet
By Fran Ruiz published
Now we're finally getting to see Mandalore in live-action in The Mandalorian season 3, here's everything you should know about the Mandalorian home planet.

The Mandalorian season 3 episode 2 review: Diving headfirst into Manda-lore
By Fran Ruiz published
The second chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 wastes no time and moves the main plot forward without losing sight of the show's signature episodic format.

The Mandalorian season 3 episode 1 review: A breezy set-up for things to come
By Fran Ruiz published
Star Wars The Mandalorian season 3 kicks off with 'The Apostate', a relaxed but fun episode full of familiar faces that sets up the next steps in Din Djarin and Grogu's journey.

Everything we know about The Flash: release date, plot, trailers and more
By Fran Ruiz published
Catch the fastest man alive on the silver screen this summer - here's everything we know about The Flash including the release date, plot, and more.

5 things we want to see in The Mandalorian Season 3
By Fran Ruiz published
Star Wars The return of Lucasfilm's hit Star Wars series is around the corner. But what do we want, beyond the obvious, from the Mandalorian and Grogu's next adventure?

Destiny 2 beginner’s guide: joining the fight before Lightfall
By Fran Ruiz published
As Destiny 2 approaches the end of its first massive saga, many players want to become Guardians. Our Destiny 2 beginner’s guide aims to make the late arrival easier.
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