
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

I’ve seen 41 movies in theaters this year so far — here's the 5 best and 5 worst
By Rory Mellon last updated
I've seen dozens of movies on the big screen so far this year, and these are the five best movies of 2025 to date, and the five you should avoid.

Rematch is the soccer game I didn’t know I needed after EA Sports FC 25 let me down
By Rory Mellon published
Rocket League fans are going to love Rematch

This underrated survival thriller with Daniel Radcliffe is streaming for free on Prime Video — and it’s based on an intense true story
By Rory Mellon published
"Jungle" is a biographical survival thriller that sees Daniel Radcliffe battle the forces of nature after becoming stranded in the sprawling Amazon.

Amazon is giving away 6 free games to celebrate Prime Day 2025 — here’s how to claim them
By Rory Mellon published
To celebrate Prime Day 2025, Amazon is supercharging its selection of free games on Prime Gaming with six additional video games.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus and more (June 17-23)
By Rory Mellon published
These are the top new movies landing across the best streaming services this week from "Final Destination Bloodlines" to "Minecraft"

This new action thriller on HBO Max just shot to No. 1 — and it gives massive 'Die Hard' energy
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Cleaner" has rocketed straight to the No. 1 spot on HBO Max, and this action-thriller sees Daisy Ridley do her best John McClane impression.

Lies of P: Overture is a massive expansion for one of my favorite PS5 games — and it’s absolutely brutal
By Rory Mellon published
I've been waiting almost two years for Lies of P: Overture, and this DLC offers more of what I loved about the base game, but it's seriously tough.

I just found the one racing movie you should watch before seeing 'F1' — and it’s streaming on Hulu now
By Rory Mellon published
"Gran Turismo" just switched Netflix for Hulu, and I think this is the perfect stopgap flick if you're eagerly anticipating the "F1" movie.

I just spent a week with the Nintendo Switch 2 — here's the 3 essential accessories to upgrade your console
By Rory Mellon published
After a week with the Nintendo Switch 2, I've already picked up a suite of excellent accessories, and these 3 have upgraded my Switch 2 the most.

One of the year’s best spy thriller movies is finally streaming — and it’s perfect for ‘Jason Bourne’ fans
By Rory Mellon published
Underrated action-thriller "The Amateur" just arrived on streaming, and it's one of my favorite overlooked movies of 2025 so far. Watch it now.

Prime Video reportedly doubling the amount of ads you’ll see — streaming just got a lot worse
By Rory Mellon published
A report claims that Prime Video has quietly doubled the number of ads you'll have to tolerate while watching the service's movies and shows.

Netflix’s chilling new doc has cracked the top 10 already — and it's made me never want to attend a music festival again
By Rory Mellon last updated
The latest installment in Netflix's "Trainwreck" anthology series chronicles the tragic events that unfolded at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival in 2021, and it's a seriously harrowing watch.

Mario Kart World kicks off the Nintendo Switch 2 era in colorful style — but there are some speed bumps along the way
By Rory Mellon published
Mario Kart World is series’ biggest shake-up in years with great gameplay and amazing visuals but some of the new ideas don't quite hit the mark.

Nintendo Switch 2 review — no gimmicks here, just a fantastic hybrid console
By Rory Mellon published
Nintendo Switch 2 is the hybrid console of my dreams

I just streamed Netflix’s chilling new murder mystery and haven’t been this hooked by a show in ages — you need to watch it now
By Rory Mellon published
"The Survivors" is an exploration of trauma coupled with a twisting murder mystery, making for an intriguing, but sombre, Netflix original.

Netflix just added a compelling crime thriller show that's already cracked the top 10 — and you can binge-watch all 5 seasons now
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix is the new streaming home of "Blindspot," and this NBC crime drama packs mystery, thrills and intrigue across its 100-episode run.

Harry Potter TV show — everything we know about HBO television reboot
By Rory Mellon last updated
HBO's Harry Potter TV show is set to be one of the most anticipated television events ever — here's what we know.

The best movie of 2025 (so far) you missed in theaters just arrived on streaming — and it’s a hilariously heartfelt watch
By Rory Mellon published
"The Ballad of Wallis Island" is a soulful comedy-drama movie about meeting your heroes and reflecting on past experiences and lost loves.

Netflix just added a load of Alfred Hitchcock movies — here’s the 3 to watch first
By Rory Mellon published
Alfred Hitchcock is among the most acclaimed directors in Hollywood history, and some of his best ever movies just arrived on Netflix.

I just discovered this forgotten Netflix survival thriller movie — and I’m kicking myself for missing it the first time
By Rory Mellon published
I somehow missed this gripping survival thriller when it came to Netflix in 2023, but I'm very glad I circled back to watch "Nowhere" this week.

5 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has added a collection of new movies this month, including several must-watch thrillers and classics from director Alfred Hitchcock.

I’ve played 8 Nintendo Switch 2 launch games — here’s the 3 I’d buy first (Mario Kart World isn't one of them)
By Rory Mellon published
I've been testing out the Nintendo Switch 2 for review, and that means playing a lot of launch games. Here are the 3 that I recommend you buy.

I’ve spent 24 hours with the Nintendo Switch 2 for review — here’s 5 things I love and 2 things I don’t
By Rory Mellon published
I've spent the last 24 hours putting the Nintendo Switch 2 through its paces, and here are my early impressions on the long-awaited console.
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