
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

Marathon: Release date, trailers & everything we know about Bungie's extraction shooter
By Fran Ruiz published
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.

Best space & sci-fi games on Nintendo Switch 2025: Metroid Prime, Citizen Sleeper, No Man's Sky, & more
By Fran Ruiz published
You don't have to stay at home to enjoy great games. Game on the go with the best space and sci-fi games on the Nintendo Switch.

'Predator: Killer of Killers' is a battle across history that doesn't dwell on the franchise's past
By Fran Ruiz published
The latest Predator movie – the series’ first foray into animation – is much more than a quick retread of old ideas in three distant settings.

'Star Wars: Zero Company' – Release window, trailers & everything we know
By Fran Ruiz published
XCOM meets the Clone Wars in Star Wars: Zero Company, the upcoming squad-based strategy game coming in 2026.

The 1st official 'Alien: Earth' trailer is finally here, and the Xenomorphs aren't the only invaders we need to worry about (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
The main trailer for FX's Alien: Earth has Xenomorphs, a synthetic-human hybrid, and some new extra-terrestrial creatures we weren't expecting.

Predator: Badlands: Release date, plot, trailers & everything we know about Predator's silver screen return
By Fran Ruiz published
After the success of Prey, Predator returns to the big screen with Predator: Badlands, a new theatrical movie set in the far future on another world.

'Tron: Ares': Release date, plot, cast, & everything we know
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Disney is returning to the Grid with "Tron: Ares" in 2025, but the threat may be in the real world this time around.

'Superman': Release date, how to watch, plot, cast, & everything we know about James Gunn's DC reboot
By Fran Ruiz last updated
James Gunn's Superman reboot kicks off the DC Extended Universe's refresh in 2025.

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

Borderlands games in order: Chronological and release
By Fran Ruiz published
Borderlands 4 is almost here, and whether you're a newcomer or a lapsed Vault hunter, you might need this list of every Borderlands game in order.

'Alien: Earth': Release date, plot, cast & everything we know about the xenomorph's Hulu series
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.

Every upcoming 'Star Wars' movie officially announced
By Fran Ruiz last updated
After years of only new Star Wars shows, the franchise is ready to return to the big screen. But which upcoming Star Wars movies should you watch out for?

Did Predator just harpoon a plane out of the sky? Oh, count us in for 'Predator: Killer of Killers' after this latest trailer (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
The first of 2025's two Predator movies is an animated anthology which is looking even bloodier and more action-packed in its second trailer.

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps': Release date, plot, cast, & everything we know about the next Marvel return
By Fran Ruiz last updated
After years in development and pre-production at Marvel Studios, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is finally coming to the big screen in 2025. Here's all we know.

The Mandalorian & Grogu: Release date, plot, cast & everything we know about Mando's silver screen debut
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Din Djarin and Grogu are headed to the big screen for their next Star Wars adventure. Here's everything we know about The Mandalorian & Grogu.

‘Exodus: The Archimedes Engine’ author Peter F. Hamilton talks building a brand-new sci-fi video game universe for Exodus (exclusive)
By Fran Ruiz published
We talked with author Peter F. Hamilton about Exodus: The Archimedes Engine, a prequel novel to the sci-fi RPG video game Exodus.

The latest 'Superman' trailer looks fantastic, but beware if spoilers are your kryptonite (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
We're less than two months away from Superman's return to cinemas, and the latest trailer for James Gunn's reboot is colorful, punchy, and hopeful.

'Alien: Earth' is almost ready to burst out, as FX reveals the release date, plot details, and shows off the cast
By Fran Ruiz published
Trouble is coming to Earth this summer with FX's Alien: Earth.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond — Release window, trailers, and everything we know
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Samus Aran returns in 2025 with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a first-person action adventure that's been in the works for nearly a decade.

Lanterns: Release window, plot, cast & everything we know about DC Studios' Green Lantern show
By Fran Ruiz published
After Superman and Peacemaker season 2, the DCU will expand with a new live-action take on the Green Lanterns for HBO.

Borderlands 4: Release date, trailers & everything we know
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.

'Alien: Rogue Incursion' set to burst onto PS5 and PC this fall with non-VR 'Evolved Edition' (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
After a strong VR-native version last year, Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One is invading PS5 and PC with a traditional flat-screen edition in 2025.

Every 'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' episode, ranked from worst to best
By Fran Ruiz published
Star Wars' latest animated anthology series reintroduces old faces and takes us back to the underworld. Here's our ranking of all six episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld.

'Destiny 2' is getting four new expansions, including a 'Star Wars' crossover that adds lightsabers and blasters (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
Bungie might be dropping a Marathon reboot on us this year, but Destiny 2 ain't going anywhere, and its content plans for 2025 and 2026 are enticing to say the least.

'Gears of War: Reloaded' chainsaws its way onto Xbox, PS5, and PC this summer, and everyone will be playing together
By Fran Ruiz published
E-Day is still a ways off, but the 2006 original Gears of War is getting a remaster that's emerging on Xbox, PS5, and PC with better graphics and performance in August.
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