
Rory Mellon
Rory is a Senior Entertainment Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on gaming and streaming. When he’s not reviewing the latest games, searching for hidden gems on Netflix, or writing hot takes on new gaming hardware, TV shows and movies, he can be found attending music festivals and getting far too emotionally invested in his favorite football team.
Latest articles by Rory Mellon

6 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Max and more (May 13-19)
By Rory Mellon published
These are the top new movies you can watch on streaming services this week, including "A Minecraft Movie," "The Brutalist" and more.

Should you buy a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch — our experts give the arguments for and against
By Rory Mellon published
Nintendo Switch 2 launches in less than a month. Here are the pros and cons of buying the new hybrid console at the very earliest opportunity.

New PlayStation sale offers epic discounts on PS5 games — here’s 15 deals I’d buy from $5
By Rory Mellon published
PlayStation Store just kicked off its "Next Level Savings" sale, which is discounting loads of must-play PS5 games with deals starting from $4.

How to get free games on PlayStation, PC and Xbox
By Rory Mellon published
If you're looking to pick up some free video games on PC, PlayStation or Xbox, here's the best places to check right now.

The Last of Us 2 is one of the best video games ever made — but season 2 of the HBO show is getting it all wrong
By Rory Mellon published
The Last of Us Part 2 is one of my favorite video games of all time, but I'm finding its HBO Max adaptation increasingly troublesome. Here's why.

The best PS5 games in 2025
By Rory Mellon last updated
These are the best PS5 games you can buy and play today — from cartoony platformers, to cinematic action/adventure titles, to technical racing games, to brutally difficult RPGs.

Nintendo Switch 2 — everything you need to know
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially announced. Here's everything we know about the upcoming console.

5 movies I’m watching to pass the time till GTA 6
By Rory Mellon published
The wait until the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI already feels unbearable, but these 5 movies are helping me to fill the time.

Prime Video just added one of my ultimate guilty pleasure movies — and I’m almost embarrassed by how much I enjoy it
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video just got "It's Kind of a Funny Story," and while it's far from flawless, I can't help but really enjoy this 2010 comedy-drama movie.

The best ‘Ted Lasso’ alternative is getting another season on Apple TV Plus — and this news has made my day
By Rory Mellon published
Mover over, "Ted Lasso," "Trying" is returning for a new season at Apple TV Plus, and this British comedy is the streaming service's most heartwarming original series.

6 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Hulu and more (May 6-12)
By Rory Mellon last updated
These are the top new movies you can watch on streaming services this week, including "Warfare," and Netflix's "Nonnas."

Netflix just got a forgotten sci-fi comedy movie that reunites the stars of 'Shaun of the Dead' — and it's rocketing up the top 10
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Paul" has just landed on Netflix, and this Simon Pegg and Nick Frost sci-fi comedy is an enjoyable road trip movie full of nerdy nods.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Rory Mellon published
The current Prime Video top 10 packs plenty of must-watch movies right now, and I'm picking out the 3 you need to stream first.

The best war movie I’ve seen in years is now streaming — and it’s a frontrunner for my favorite film of 2025
By Rory Mellon published
"Warfare" is a gritty war movie that ditches Hollywood conventions in favor of a more grounded approach — and it's exceptional.

Netflix just added one of the best apocalyptic action-thrillers ever — and it's 95% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix just added "Train to Busan" to its movie library and this apocalyptic action-thriller is anything but a brainless zombie flick.

5 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
These are the best new to Netflix movies in May 2025, including "Past Lives," Train to Busan," "The Wild Robot" and more.

GTA 6 — everything we know so far including the release date
By Richard Priday last updated
This is what has been revealed, leaked and rumored about the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise including its very first trailer.

9 best movies like 'Interstellar' to watch on Netflix, Max and Hulu
By Rory Mellon last updated
If you enjoyed 'Interstellar' you'll want to watch these nine sci-fi movies next including 'Gravity', 'Dune' and '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

How to get a Dell student discount
By Rory Mellon last updated
Here's how to get a Dell student discount and save up to 10% on a range of high-quality laptops, monitors, PCs and more.

I’d never heard of this dark thriller movie until it cracked the Prime Video top 10 — and it’s a pleasant surprise
By Rory Mellon published
I just spotted a movie I'd never heard of in the Prime Video top 10 — and this zombie-infested thriller is a lot better than I expected.

Major Nintendo Switch update sets the stage for Switch 2 — adding Virtual Game Cards, GameShare and system transfer
By Rory Mellon published
New system update signals the imminent arrival of Switch 2

PlayStation’s latest sale offers must-play PS5 games from $4 — here’s 13 deals I’d buy
By Rory Mellon published
PlayStation Store just launched a new sales event with PS5 games from $4, and big savings on must-play titles including Metaphor ReFantzio, Planet Coaster 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and more.

One of 2025’s best thrillers you missed in theaters is now streaming — and it’s pure entertainment from start to finish
By Rory Mellon published
"Drop" is a consistently entertaining thriller, and it deserved more attention in theaters. Fortunately, it's now available on streaming.
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