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

Early Nintendo Switch 2 Black Friday deals — score discounts on must-play games and essential accessories
By Rory Mellon last updated
Switch 2 games and accessories are on sale ahead of Black Friday

3 new to Netflix movies I’d watch this weekend (Oct. 31-Nov. 2)
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has just dropped a huge collection of movies, and I've picked out the top three that I'm adding to my watchlist this weekend.

3 best sci-fi movies to watch on Prime Video this week — and one's a modern masterpiece
By Rory Mellon published
Looking for a must-watch sci-fi movie this week? Prime Video has plenty of options, and I've picked out the three best picks right now.

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video and HBO Max (Oct. 28-Nov. 3)
By Rory Mellon last updated
These are the top new movies you can watch this week across streaming services, including "Jurassic World Rebirth" and more.

Prime Video just added a new action-thriller movie you (probably) haven’t seen — and it’s already crashed the top 10
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video's new action-thriller movie "Stand Your Ground" is fueled by revenge, and it's rocketing up the top 10 most-watched this week.

Netflix just added a cozy rom-com with Gwyneth Paltrow — and I love its unique twist
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix just added a '90s romantic comedy-drama movie I haven't thought about in several years, and "Sliding Doors" holds up very well.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies you need to stream this week — and one of them is directed by Christopher Nolan
By Rory Mellon published
Looking for a thriller movie to watch on Netflix this week? Here are the biggest new additions to the streaming service in the coming days.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 I'm watching this week
By Rory Mellon published
I've combed through the Prime Video top 10 movies to pick out the best options to watch this week, including films for all preferences.

5 best Netflix movies with jump scares to watch this Halloween
By Rory Mellon published
Looking to scare yourself this Halloween? These five Netflix movies will have you jumping out of your seat in pure terror. You've been warned.

Prime Video just added one of the best sci-fi thriller movies of 2025 (so far) — and it deserves more attention
By Rory Mellon published
"Companion" is one of the year's most entertaining sci-fi thrillers, and this twisty ride just arrived on Prime Video. Make sure you don't skip.

3 new video games that are perfect for Halloween 2025 on PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox
By Rory Mellon published
There's nothing better than playing a horror video game over the Halloween season, and 2025 has offered plenty of new spooky titles.

5 best Netflix movies of the year (so far), ranked
By Rory Mellon published
It's been a tough year for Netflix movies, but these are the five originals that have managed to impress me among the many skippable efforts.

3 new to Netflix movies I’d watch this weekend (Oct. 24-26)
By Rory Mellon published
Looking for some Netflix movies to watch this weekend? You've come to the right place, as I'm picking out the three flicks to watch now.

The best cloud gaming services in 2025
By Rory Mellon last updated
The best cloud gaming services include paid subscriptions that give you a full library of games, as well as free services that let you play titles you already own.

3 new to Prime Video movies I’d watch this weekend (Oct. 24-26)
By Rory Mellon published
There's plenty of new to Prime Video movies I'd watch this weekend, from a twisty sci-fi thriller to a tender comedy-drama and more.

Netflix just added a new political thriller that had me on the edge of my seat — and it’s one of the best streaming movies of 2025
By Rory Mellon published
I've been waiting months for Netflix's new political thriller, "A House of Dynamite," and this movie left me shaken but unable to look away.

5 new horror movies you need to watch for Halloween 2025
By Rory Mellon last updated
These are the new horror flicks released in 2025 that need to be included in your Halloween movie marathon. Scaredy cats stay clear.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies you need to stream this week — and one's the perfect Halloween watch
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix is always adding new thriller movies, and I've sorted through the streaming service's library to find the ones worth watching now.

Hulu just dropped a new psychological thriller movie that truly surprised me
By Rory Mellon last updated
Hulu's new psychological thriller is a remake of 1992's "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle," and I'm glad this new movie isn't a cheap retread.

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Oct. 21-27)
By Rory Mellon last updated
It's a high-quality week of top new movies across streaming service includoing "Weapons, "The Long Walk" and "A House of Dynamite"

5 box-office flops that didn’t deserve to fail in 2025
By Rory Mellon published
These 2025 movies deserved better

3 new Prime Video movies and shows I’d watch this week (Oct. 20-26)
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video's new movie and shows this week include an original psychological thriller series, a twisty sci-fi movie and plenty more.

I just tried Paramount Plus for a week — here’s my verdict on the streaming service
By Rory Mellon published
I just added Paramount Plus to my streaming service collection, and I think binge-watchers will find a lot to enjoy in its deep TV show library.
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