
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

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.

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'.

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

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.

These are the top new movies you can watch on streaming services this week, including "Another Simple Favor," "Black Bag" and more.
By Rory Mellon published
‘Another Simple Favor,’ ‘Black Bag’ and more are streaming this week

Netflix just dropped trailer for its new dark comedy with Kevin Bacon and Julianne Moore — and this show could be huge
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just dropped a new trailer for upcoming dark comedy "Sirens," and this limited series already appears to be drawing lots of interest.

Oblivion is the first RPG I ever played — and this new remaster is more than I could have hoped for
By Rory Mellon published
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a wonderfully nostalgic trip back into my childhood, and it's all I want to play right now.

I’ve been waiting 4 years for Netflix’s new action-thriller with Tom Hardy — and it’s the best original movie of 2025 so far
By Rory Mellon published
I've been waiting a long time for "Havoc" with Tom Hardy to arrive on Netflix, and after all this time, it offered exactly what I was looking for.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders — 5 expert tips to help you score a console
By Rory Mellon last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now live, and I've learned several lessons that could help you secure a console in future restocks.

I just played Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 — and an Xbox game is now Sony's best racer
By Rory Mellon published
Forza Horizon 5 takes the pole position as PS5's best racing game, and it's a remarkable showcase of the performance power of PS5 Pro.

Prime Video racked up 11 No. 1 movies in 2025 so far — here’s the 3 worth watching
By Rory Mellon published
Almost a quarter of the way through 2025, and there have been 10 movies that have claimed Prime Video No. 1. These are the best 3.

Prime Video has one of the best Denzel Washington action movies you (probably) haven’t seen — and Mark Wahlberg is along for the ride
By Rory Mellon last updated
Prime Video just added action-thriller "2 Guns" to its movie library, and this Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg vehicle is a riot.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Max, Peacock and more (April 22-28)
By Rory Mellon published
These are the top new movies you can watch on the best streaming services this week including "Havoc," "Last Breath" and more.

I track console restocks for a living — here’s my 6 essential Switch 2 pre-order tips
By Rory Mellon published
I've got more than five years of experience tracking hard-to-buy consoles and tech, and these are my top tips for Switch pre-orders.
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