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

One of the best dark comedy series of the past 10 years is on Netflix — but not for much longer
By Rory Mellon published
"Kevin Can F**K Himself" is a genre-hopping dark comedy that I can't stop watching, but it's about to wave goodbye to Netflix.

I beat Mafia: The Old Country in a single weekend on PS5 Pro — and I wish more games were this short
By Rory Mellon published
Mafia: The Old Country is a throwback experience in an era of overstuffed video games, and that's what I love most about it.

I finally watched Prime Video's 'War of the Worlds' and it's a disaster in the best possible way — here's why you should watch it
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video's new "War of the Worlds" thriller with Ice Cube is one of the best "so bad, it's good" movies I've ever seen.

5 best dark thriller movies to stream on Netflix
By Rory Mellon published
If you're looking for a dark thriller filled with sinister mystery and spine-chilling twists, these five Netflix picks are must-watch movies.

I’ve watched every episode of Netflix’s ‘Trainwreck’ series — here’s the 3 you need to stream first
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's "Trainwreck" anthology series explores "public disasters and cultural breakdowns," and these are the three episodes you need to watch first, including a chronicling of the cruise from hell.

I was totally ready to loathe Jennifer Lopez’s new to Netflix rom-com movie, but it warmed my cynical heart
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just added "Marry Me" with Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson to its movie library, and this rom-com is charming and heartfelt.

Netflix has racked up 23 No. 1 movies in 2025 so far — here are the 5 worth watching
By Rory Mellon published
More than 20 movies have claimed the Netflix No. 1 spot in 2025 so far, and I'm picking out the 5 that you need to stream right now.

Netflix unveils first look at new political thriller movie — and somehow my hype levels for this upcoming release just got even higher
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just dropped a first look image from "A House of Dynamite," and this new political thriller could be the movie it needs right now.

This hilariously honest comedy-drama movie should be on your weekend watchlist — and critics call it 'utterly captivating'
By Rory Mellon last updated
Critics are raving about Eva Victor's new comedy-drama movie "Sorry, Baby," and you can now stream this acclaimed flick.

Best games consoles in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The best consoles can either be enjoyed on your sofa or from the comfort of your bed, and our picks range from the PS5 Pro to the Nintendo Switch.

'Hunger Games' Fans Are Flocking to This Movie That Just Crashed the Netflix Top 10
By Rory Mellon last updated
"The 5th Wave" is a sci-fi action movie based on a best-selling novel, and it's making a surprise resurgence now it's arrived on Netflix.

One of my favorite PS5 games of all time is free on PlayStation Plus — and Bloodborne fans need to play it right now
By Rory Mellon published
PlayStation has confirmed the PS+ game for August 2025, and they includes a must-play PS5 game I've been talking about for two years.

Prime Video’s new action-comedy with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson is an ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ clone — but there’s a big problem
By Rory Mellon published
"The Pickup" is Prime Video's flagship new original movie for August, and it sees Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson forced to participate in a high-stakes casino heist. But I've got bad news.

John Cena’s box office flop is now on Netflix — and it's already crashed the top 10
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Freelance" was a $40 million box office flop when it landed in theatres, but this John Cena action-comedy is getting a second chance at success thanks to Netflix. And it's already in the top 10.

Prime Video’s new soccer show rivals ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ — and it subs Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac for Tom Brady
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video's new sports docuseries is perfect for "Welcome to Wrexham" fans, and it sees Tom Brady take over a soccer team.

‘Alien Earth’ review: Hulu’s sci-fi blockbuster is the best new show of the year
By Rory Mellon published
After streaming the first six episodes of "Alien: Earth," this new Hulu show is everything I wanted it to be, and so much more.

Netflix just got one of the best HBO shows you (probably) skipped — and you’ve got 2 seasons to binge-watch now
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just added "Love Life," an endearing and easy-watching HBO Max show with stars Anna Kendrick and William Jackson Harper.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Prime Video, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Aug. 5-11)
By Rory Mellon published
These are the top new movies debuting on the biggest streaming services this week, including "Jurassic World Rebirth" and more.

5 best psychological thriller movies to stream on Netflix
By Rory Mellon published
Looking for an intense psychological thriller to watch on Netflix this week? Here are five top picks that will have you gripped.

5 new to Netflix movies I’m adding to my watchlist in August 2025
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has confirmed its slate for August 2025, and I'm picking out the 5 movies arriving this month that you need to stream now.

I played Battlefield 6 early and Call of Duty might finally have competition again
By Rory Mellon published
I played Battlefield 6 on PS5 for two hours, and I'm very optimistic that EA has found a way to get this shooter series back on track.

The best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games in 2025
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
From couch co-op essentials to competitive sports and fighting games, here are the best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games for your next big get-together.

Netflix teases new psychological thriller show that looks seriously intense — and I’m adding it to my watchlist already
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just dropped a new teaser trailer for its upcoming dark thriller series "Wayward," and now I'm fully onboard with this show.

Nintendo Direct live — latest news and every reveal from the first showcase since Switch 2 launch
By Rory Mellon last updated
Nintendo has confirmed a Direct Partner Showcase for today, and it'll be full of Nintendo Switch 2 game announcements and reveals.

Apple drops first trailer for new survival thriller — and it just became one of my most anticipated movies of the fall
By Rory Mellon published
Apple TV Plus just released the first trailer for new survival thriller "The Lost Bus," and it sees Matthew McConaughey attempt to recuse a school bus full of children from a wildfire.
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