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

12 best video games of 2025 — our top picks for PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox
By Rory Mellon published
2025 has been another epic year for gaming with must-play titles across PlayStation, Nintendo, PC and Xbox. These are the 13 best games of the last 12 months, according to the Tom's Guide staff.

4 top new movies to stream this week — including a Hulu pick with 90% on Rotten Tomatoes (Dec. 30-Jan. 5)
By Rory Mellon published
This week's top new movies across streaming services include one of 2025's best new horror flicks on Hulu, and 'Wicked: For Good.'

I watched 110 new movies in 2025 — here’s the 10 you need to stream (and 10 you should skip)
By Rory Mellon last updated
In 2025, I saw more than 100 movies on the big screen, and these are the 10 best that I loved, and the 10 worst that you should avoid.

8 best games in 2025 that you (probably) didn't play on PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox
By Rory Mellon published
If you've already played all the most high-profile games of 2025, here are the best new gaming titles that you may have skipped.

Just got a Switch 2? Here’s the 5 games you need to play first
By Rory Mellon last updated
If you just picked up a brand new Nintendo Switch 2 over the holidays, here are the 5 games I think you should play first.

3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Dec. 26-28)
By Rory Mellon published
There are plenty of new to Prime Video movies worth watching this weekend, including one of 2025's very best films, "Sinners."

5 best thriller movies of 2025, ranked — and where to stream them now
By Rory Mellon published
It's been a fantastic year for new thriller movies, and I'm picking out the best ones I've seen in 2025, including "Relay," "Black Bag" and more.

There have been 39 new Netflix movies in 2025 — here’s the 7 worth watching
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has released almost 40 new movies in 2025, and I'm picking out the very best original flicks that you need to stream right now.

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Hulu and more (Dec. 23-29)
By Rory Mellon last updated
This week's top new movies across streaming services include the charming rom-com "Eternity" and Netflix original "Goodbye June."

I saw 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' in theaters on opening weekend, but should you wait for streaming?
By Rory Mellon published
I watched "Avatar: Fire and Ash" on openning weekend, to help you decide whether to watch it in theaters, wait for streaming or skip.

Netflix is about to remove 156 movies in January 2026 — here are the 5 you need to watch before it’s too late
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has confirmed it will remove more than 150 movies on New Year's Day. Here are the 5 you need to stream while you still can.

3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Dec. 19-21)
By Rory Mellon published
Looking for some new to Prime Video movies worth streaming this weekend? Then here's a trio of new film arrivals for your watchlist.

Netflix just got one of the most overlooked thriller movies of 2025 — and I challenge you to guess the twist
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just added one of the best thriller movies of 2025 that you (probably) missed. Here's why "Relay" is an overlooked gem.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies you need to stream this week — and one of them has a twist you’ll never see coming (Dec. 18-24)
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix viewers looking for some excitement this week are in luck, because the streaming service is adding a trio of thriller movies.

Every Fallout game you can play on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC and Xbox Series X right now
By Rory Mellon published
"Fallout" season 2 has finally arrived on Prime Video, and here's how to play the best Fallout games on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox and PC.

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By Rory Mellon last updated
Use these 5 Peacock TV promo codes to save on your monthly subscription costs & make the most of your free trial.

6 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Peacock and more (Dec. 16-22)
By Rory Mellon published
This week's top new movies across streaming services include "The Running Man" on PVOD and overlooked thriller "Relay" on Netflix.

3 new to Hulu movies in December to watch now with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Hulu's new movies for December 2025 include a trio of acclaimed flicks, including one of my favorite dark horror-thrillers of the year.

The best Christmas movie of 2025 is one of my biggest surprises of the year — and it’s 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
I did not have high hopes for "A Very Jonas Christmas Movie" on Disney Plus, but it's quickly become my top holiday pick in 2025.

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED — I took both on a trip to determine the best gaming handheld
By Rory Mellon published
I packed both Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck OLED in my luggage on a recent trip to decide which handheld is the top pick.

3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Dec. 12-14)
By Rory Mellon published
Looking for some new Prime Video movies to stream this weekend? I've picked out my top three movies for your watchlist.

Netflix's top 10 includes one of the best war movies you (probably) haven't seen — and it's rated 98% by viewers
By Rory Mellon last updated
"The Convenant" is an intense war thriller movie from director Guy Richie, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. And it's got Netflix No. 1 in its sights.
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