Articles by Rory Mellon, Deals Editor

Rory is a Deals Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on deals, gaming and streaming. When he’s not scouring retailers for PS5 restock or writing hot takes on the latest gaming hardware and streaming shows, he can be found attending music festivals and being thoroughly disappointed by his terrible football team.

Articles by: Rory Mellon

Dead Island 2 review: As mindless as a zombie

By Rory Mellon published 18 April 23

Dead Island 2 packs hordes of zombies to slaughter and little else

The Bayern Munich and Manchester City club badges on top of a photo of Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany

Bayern Munich vs Man City live stream: How to watch Champions League game online

By Rory Mellon published 18 April 23

Bayern Munich have it all to do against Man City

Prime Gaming: Everything you need to know about this Amazon Prime perk

By Rory Mellon published 18 April 23

Prime Gaming is the best Amazon Prime perk for gamers — and it offers access to a host of free in-game DLC and a selection of rotating PC games.

Love is Blind hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey

Netflix’s Love is Blind live reunion was a total disaster — here’s what went wrong

By Rory Mellon published 17 April 23

Netflix's attempt to live stream the Love is Blind season 4 reunion did not go well — and viewers were left seriously unimpressed.

The crew from Strange World (including an alien and a dog) looking shocked, as they're seated on a vehicle in Strange World.

Yikes! This Disney movie is reportedly the biggest box office flop of 2022

By Rory Mellon published 17 April 23

Animated movie Strange World reportedly lost Disney almost $200m after a ballooning production budget and a terrible box office return snuffed out any chance of making money.

I tried out the Apple Watch for a week — 3 things I love and 2 things I hate

By Rory Mellon published 16 April 23

My first experience with an Apple Watch was a mostly positive one — but there is one major flaw with the smartwatch that holds it back.

An image from Sunderland 'Til I Die on Netflix

Ted Lasso fans need to watch Netflix's Sunderland 'Til I Die

By Rory Mellon published 16 April 23

Sunderland ’Til I Die features a real-life AFC Richmond — and it is perfect for fans of Ted Lasso and Welcome to Wrexham.

I absolutely suck at EA Sports PGA Tour — but I can’t stop playing

By Rory Mellon published 15 April 23

EA Sports PGA Tour has managed to hook me even though I have very little interest in golf — but be warned this is a surprisingly tough sports game.

PlayStation Plus April catalog packs seriously underrated PS5 games — here’s what to play first

By Rory Mellon published 14 April 23

The PlayStation Plus April catalog has been unveiled — and it includes Riders Republic, Doom Eternal, Wolfenstein and more.

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in Harry Potter the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter TV series: Everything we know about the Max Original show

By Rory Mellon published 14 April 23

Harry Potter is returning to Hogwarts on the small screen — here's everything will know about this magical Max Original.

The Manchester City and Bayern Munich club badges on top of a photo of the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England

Man City vs Bayern Munich live stream: How to watch Champions League game online

By Rory Mellon published 13 April 23

Man City welcomes Bayern Munich to the Etihad Stadium for a mouthwatering Champions League quarter-final match. Here’s how to watch it live, and from anywhere.

Amazon Prime members get one of the best shooters ever for free — here’s how to claim

By Rory Mellon published 13 April 23

Amazon Prime Gaming's latest lineup of free games includes one of the best first-person shooters of the last decade — here's why you need to play Wolfenstein: The New Order

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut screenshot

PlayStation Spring Sale just got bigger — these are the 11 best PS5 games on sale

By Rory Mellon published 12 April 23

The PlayStation Spring Sale just added a load of new deals on must-play PS5 games including Demon's Souls, Cyberpunk 2077 and Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.

Google Maps is getting four big upgrades — here’s what’s new

By Rory Mellon published 12 April 23

Google Maps is getting a suite of upgrades that are designed to make exploring National Parks a breeze — here's what you need to know.

Netflix cancels Sex/Life after two seasons — and star calls show 'gimmicky'

By Rory Mellon last updated 11 April 23

Netflix has confirmed that smutty drama series Sex/Life is ending after two seasons — and it comes in the wake of an explosive interview from the show's star on a podcast.

Your iPhone lock button is hiding a secret feature — turn it on now

By Rory Mellon published 10 April 23

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone lock button by switching on Accessibility Shortcut and gain access to more than 15 functions with just a few clicks.

Gabrielle Dennis as Cass, Chris O'Dowd as Dusty, Djouliet Amara as Trina in The Big Door Prize on Apple TV Plus

Forget Ted Lasso — The Big Door Prize is the best Apple TV+ show you're not watching

By Rory Mellon last updated 8 April 23

Ted Lasso is making a big splash on Apple TV Plus but you should also make time for The Big Door Prize, as it's equally excellent.

Mario (voiced by Chris Pratt) in the Super Mario Movie, surrounded by mushrooms.

6 best Mario games to get that horrible Mario Movie taste out of your mouth

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 7 April 23

Hated the Mario movie? Then check out these brilliant Mario games to rinse away the disappointment.

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury in Secret Invasion

I’m burned out on Marvel — but Secret Invasion looks good enough to pull me back in

By Rory Mellon last updated 7 April 23

I've been suffering from a wicked case of Marvel fatigue but the latest trailer for Secret Invasion has caught my attention — here's why.

The Sling TV app button on the Apple TV home screen.

Sling TV just added 16 new TV channels to its free streaming service — here’s what you can watch

By Rory Mellon last updated 6 April 23

A large collection of linear channels have been added to Sling TV's Freestream service — here's what you can watch for free.

New PlayStation handheld may have leaked — and it sounds promising but pointless

By Rory Mellon published 5 April 23

A new report claims that Sony is developing a new PlayStation handheld device — but it's definitely not the long-requested PS Vita 2.

Mamma Mia! Super Mario Bros Movie has a pretty bad Rotten Tomatoes score

By Rory Mellon last updated 5 April 23

The Super Mario Bros Movie reviews are in and the animated feature is getting a disappointingly cold reception — but it's still expected to make an awful lot of money.

Walmart just got a big upgrade that Amazon can’t match

By Rory Mellon last updated 7 April 23

Walmart's homepage redesign is a surprisingly useful upgrade highlighting seasonal sales and limited-time deals — Amazon should take notes.

How to subscribe to Twitter Blue — get a blue checkmark and more exclusive features

By Rory Mellon published 4 April 23

Here's everything you need to know about subscribing to Twitter Blue and getting a coveted blue checkmark on your account.

Expect to see fewer Netflix movies going forward — here’s why

By Rory Mellon published 4 April 23

Netflix has announced plans to restructure its film division to produce fewer movies but of a higher overall quality.

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