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.
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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.

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After nearly a decade of brand-new Star Wars movies and shows under Disney, which are the coolest new starships flying across the galaxy?

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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.

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Is the long-anticipated Knights of the Old Republic remake, one of the most beloved Star Wars games ever, still happening?

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Director Fede Alvarez spoke to Empire about fixing the controversial CGI of Rook in Alien: Romulus.

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In its final episode, Skeleton Crew sticks the landing with lots of action and some genuinely tense moments, but its answers are limited.

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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.

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Skeleton Crew's penultimate episode lets Jude Law shine again and feels like the first half of a season finale that remains unpredictable.

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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.

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Skeleton Crew's sixth episode splits the team apart ahead of their much-desired return to At Attin and a final confrontation with Jod.

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In the Halo universe, the biggest threat is an alien hegemony called the Covenant. Who are they and what do they want?

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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.

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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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Despite tons of praise back in the day, the heated debate around Doom 3 continues. After 20 years, what does it represent for the series?

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Episode 5 of Skeleton Crew is a colorful romp through a luxurious resort full of strange aliens, new friends and foes, and many hidden secrets.

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Archetype Entertainment's Matthew McConaughey-led sci-fi RPG adventure is looking alright alright alright.

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Still from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew TV series. A disheveled girl with long hair is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and some shoulder armor. She is holding a T-shaped piece of metal.

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Here's the full rundown of new space-related game titles from The Game Awards 2024.

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Naughty Dog's first new IP in over a decade is taking the developer back to its light-hearted action roots.

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Games Workshop and Amazon have finally sealed the creative vision for several Warhammer 40,000 projects, with a TV show leading the charge.

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In its third episode, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew gets into a groove and answers more questions than expected.

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The follow-up to MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries feels like an alternative rather than an upgrade, but it's a perfect entry point for newcomers.

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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew explores the New Republic era from a new, innocent perspective, but there's more than meets the eye...
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