
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

I’ve spent 24 hours with the Nintendo Switch 2 for review — here’s 5 things I love and 2 things I don’t
By Rory Mellon published
I've spent the last 24 hours putting the Nintendo Switch 2 through its paces, and here are my early impressions on the long-awaited console.

Nintendo Switch 2 review in progress — 8 of us have played it and here’s what we think so far
By Jason England last updated
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and 10 of us are busy reviewing it! Here are our thoughts in-progress.

The first 'Alien: Earth' trailer just landed — and it was more than worth the wait
By Rory Mellon published
After months of teasing, "Alien: Earth" just got its first proper trailer, and my already extreme hype levels have just increased to galaxy sized.

All ‘Predator’ movies ranked from best to worst
By Rory Mellon published
Back in 1987, the ultimate hunter was unleashed in "Predator," and since then, we've had numerous sequels. Here's the whole franchise ranked.

Netflix’s intense action-thriller series is back — and now is the perfect time to binge-watch
By Rory Mellon published
"Criminal Code" season 2 just arrived on Netflix and it's a gripping cops-and-robbers thriller, and now is the best time to binge the whole series.

5 best single-location thrillers on Netflix — stream these gripping movies now
By Rory Mellon published
I've always loved thriller movies set in a single location, and I've just found 5 gripping examples that you can stream on Netflix right now.

Netflix just got a Brad Pitt action-thriller movie you (probably) haven't seen — and it also stars Harrison Ford
By Rory Mellon last updated
"The Devil's Own" is now streaming on Netflix, and this action-thriller stars Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford. But its uneven quality is a problem.

9 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (June 3-9)
By Rory Mellon published
This week is one of the biggest of the year for new movies arriving across streaming services, with plenty of new films you'll want to watch now.

I thought Elden Ring Nightreign was a flop at first — here’s the one thing that made me love it
By Rory Mellon published
I was ready to quit Elden Ring Nightreign until I made one key change to the way I was playing. And it completely flipped my experience.

3 best new Netflix movies you (probably) missed this month
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix added dozens of new movies in May 2025, but these three must-watch flicks flew a little under the radar. Make sure to watch them now.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Rory Mellon published
The Prime Video top 10 currently includes a charming family adventure, an inspirational sports biopic and multiple "Mission: Impossible" movies.

PlayStation Days of Play 2025 live — PS5 Pro gets first-ever discount, $50 off PSVR 2 and more unmissable PS5 deals
By Rory Mellon last updated
PlayStation just launched its Days of Play sales event for 2025, and we're seeing massive discounts on PS5 Pro, PSVR 2, PS5 games and more.

Netflix just added a wild mystery movie with Nicolas Cage — and it’s 97% Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
"Pig" packs one of Nicolas Cage's best performances in decades, and it's just arrived on Netflix and staked a spot in the streamer's top 10.

Prime Video is about to lose one of the best war movies ever made — and it’s just as good as ‘Saving Private Ryan’
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video is removing Terrence Malick's "The Thin Red Line" this month, and you need to stream this stunning war movie while you can.

I just beat Days Gone Remastered on PS5 Pro — and it's one of the most underrated PlayStation games
By Rory Mellon published
Days Gone Remastered on PS5 is the perfect excuse to return, or experience for the first time, one of the most underrated PS4 games.

5 top new movies to stream this week on HBO Max, Disney Plus, Hulu and more (May 27-June 2)
By Rory Mellon published
These are the biggest new movies streaming this week across the best streaming services including "Captain America 4" and "Mountainhead"

PlayStation’s epic Memorial Day sale has PS5 games from $5 — these are the 17 best deals I’d buy
By Rory Mellon last updated
PlayStation Store has launched a new sales event in time for the Memorial Day weekend, and I'm picking out my favorite PS5 deals.

How to watch Premier League live streams from anywhere — plus final day fixtures and more
By Rory Mellon last updated
The 2024/25 Premier League season ends today — and you can watch every game live online if you know how. Here's our guide to watching EPL soccer live streams from anywhere.

‘The Last of Us’ season 2 let me down — here’s 3 things the finale can do to win me back
By Rory Mellon published
"The Last of Us" season 2 is almost over, and I'm hoping it can end strong after a largely underwhelming run that has left me pretty disappointed.

‘The Karate Kid’ remake is better than the original — and I’m tired of pretending it’s not
By Rory Mellon published
Ahead of "Karate Kid: Legends" arriving in theaters next week, I've been revisiting the series, and I'm not afraid to say the 2010 remake is better.

Netflix has racked up 15 No. 1 movies in 2025 so far — here’s the 3 worth watching
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has notched more than half a dozen No. 1 movies in 2025 to date, and I'm picking out the ones that deserve to be in your watchlist now.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Rory Mellon published
If you're looking to stream some movies on Prime Day this Memorial Day weekend, here are the 3 top 10 picks that you need to watch right now.

Prime Video is about to lose this overlooked Liam Neeson action-thriller movie — but there's still time to stream it
By Rory Mellon last updated
Liam Neeson's "Cold Pursuit," a blood-soaked action-thriller movie with a dark comedy streak, is set to be removed from Prime Video next week.

Netflix’s latest crime drama series just got a first trailer — and it could be the ‘Ozark’ replacement we’ve been waiting for
By Rory Mellon published
The first trailer for "The Waterfront," Netflix's upcoming new crime drama series, shows a dysfunctional family trying to control a criminal empire.
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