Latest articles by Fran Ruiz
The best Disney-era Star Wars spaceships
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
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
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'
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'?
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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.
'DOOM 3' 20 years later: Not the threequel we expected, but still an essential sci-fi shooter
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?
'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' episode 5: What's hidden inside Skull Ridge Mountain?
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.
Every upcoming 'Star Wars' movie officially announced
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?
Everything we know about James Gunn's 'Superman'
James Gunn's Superman reboot kicks off the DC Extended Universe's refresh in 2025.
Everything we know about Exodus, the new sci-fi game from ex-BioWare developers
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.
'Exodus' looks like a next-gen Mass Effect, but with armored space bears (trailer)
Archetype Entertainment's Matthew McConaughey-led sci-fi RPG adventure is looking alright alright alright.
'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' episode 4: What happened on At Achrann?
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.
The Game Awards 2024: All the new space and sci-fi games at the show
Here's the full rundown of new space-related game titles from The Game Awards 2024.
'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet' is Naughty Dog's new sci-fi adventure game set on a distant planet (trailer)
Naughty Dog's first new IP in over a decade is taking the developer back to its light-hearted action roots.
'Warhammer 40,000' TV series locked and loaded at Amazon with Henry Cavill set to star
Games Workshop and Amazon have finally sealed the creative vision for several Warhammer 40,000 projects, with a TV show leading the charge.
'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' episode 3: What's Jod Na Nawood's true identity?
In its third episode, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew gets into a groove and answers more questions than expected.
