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

The best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games in 2025
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
From couch co-op essentials to competitive sports and fighting games, here are the best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games for your next big get-together.

Netflix teases new psychological thriller show that looks seriously intense — and I’m adding it to my watchlist already
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just dropped a new teaser trailer for its upcoming dark thriller series "Wayward," and now I'm fully onboard with this show.

Nintendo Direct live — latest news and every reveal from the first showcase since Switch 2 launch
By Rory Mellon last updated
Nintendo has confirmed a Direct Partner Showcase for today, and it'll be full of Nintendo Switch 2 game announcements and reveals.

PS5 DualSense Edge gets biggest discount of the year so far — here’s how to save $30 now
By Rory Mellon published
DualSense Edge is one of the best PS5 gamepads, but its eye-watering price has always been a sticking point. However, this limited-time coupon code deal lets you pick one up for $30 off.

Apple drops first trailer for new survival thriller — and it just became one of my most anticipated movies of the fall
By Rory Mellon published
Apple TV Plus just released the first trailer for new survival thriller "The Lost Bus," and it sees Matthew McConaughey attempt to recuse a school bus full of children from a wildfire.

Netflix just added a gripping sci-fi thriller series with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes — and it's already cracked the top 10
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix just got both seasons of "The Lazarus Project," and this British sci-fi thriller is a time travel trip that you'll want to binge.

5 reasons ‘Fantastic Four’ is better than ‘Superman’
By Rory Mellon published
This summer is playing host to a superhero showdown between "Superman" and "Fantastic Four," but I think the winner is clear.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (July 29-Aug. 4)
By Rory Mellon published
The new movies arriving across streaming services this week include "28 Years Later," "My Oxford Year" and "The Life of Chuck."

Netflix is removing 48 movies next week — here are the 5 you need to watch right now
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix is set to remove a huge collection of movies in less than a week. Here's the 5 you need to stream now while you still can.

Netflix just got one of the best movies you (probably) missed in theatres — and it’s like ‘Dead Poets Society’ but with a penguin
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just added "The Penguin Lesson," and this heart-warming drama sees a grumpy teacher take a tundra bird under his wing.

Epic PlayStation summer sale is live — 15 must-play PS5 and PS4 games from $5
By Rory Mellon published
PlayStation Store's epic summer sale is your chance to score some must-play PS5 and PS4 games at seriously low prices. Here are the 15 deals that I'm currently adding to my cart for summer gaming.

Netflix’s new psychological thriller movie is an unnerving descent into madness — but there’s a problem
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's latest original movie is a psychological thriller where a housewife's seemingly perfect life starts to crumble as she struggles with a spreading rash. Here's the scoop on "A Normal Woman."

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By Rory Mellon last updated
Exclusive 10% OFF These 13 tried & tested Hostinger coupons can help you save on your web hosting expenses, from shared web to VPS hosting.

Best Nintendo Switch 2 games in 2025
By Rory Mellon published
Nintendo Switch 2 is only a few weeks old, but it's already building a strong library of must-play titles. These are the best Switch 2 games.

9 best movies like 'The Hunger Games' on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video and more
By Rory Mellon last updated
From 'The Maze Runner' to 'Percy Jackson' — these are the 9 best movies to watch if you enjoyed 'The Hunger Games'.

PS5 30th Anniversary Collection restock live — latest updates as limited-edition console and controller drop at PlayStation Direct
By Rory Mellon last updated
PlayStation is restocking the PS5 30th Anniversary Edition today

This shark thriller of the year makes ‘Jaws’ look like a day at the beach — and you can stream it now
By Rory Mellon published
"Dangerous Animals" is a shark thriller that mixes the ocean's apex predator with a deranged serial killer, and you can stream it now.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max and more (July 22-28)
By Rory Mellon published
The biggest new movies arriving on streaming this week include the Netflix premiere of "Happy Glimore 2" and plenty more worthwhile picks.

Netflix just got a surprisingly intense supernatural movie — and it’s already sunk its teeth into the top 10
By Rory Mellon last updated
"The Cursed" just arrived on Netflix, and this werewolf movie is sinking its teeth into the streaming service's top 10 most-watched list right now.

11 best video games of 2025 (so far) on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X and PC
By Rory Mellon published
These are our current frontrunners for GOTY 2025

‘Alien: Earth’ is my most anticipated new TV show in years — here’s 3 reasons I’m excited, and 2 I’m worried
By Rory Mellon published
"Alien: Earth" arrives in less than a month, and I'm getting increasingly excited (and a little worried) about my most anticipated TV show of 2025.

Netflix's new crime thriller just became one of my most anticipated movies of the summer — and you need to watch the gripping trailer now
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix just dropped the first trailer for its new crime thriller movie starring Vanessa Kirby, and "Night Always Comes" looks gripping.

PlayStation launches epic summer sale with the best PS5 games from $4 — here’s my 17 favorite deals
By Rory Mellon published
PlayStation Store just kicked off its biggest sale of the year so far

Netflix just added one of the most deliriously entertaining action-thriller movies ever made — and I’m not ashamed how much I love it
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just got 2008's "Wanted," and this outrageously violent action-thriller movie is pure cinematic escapism with plenty of juvenile charm.

‘Superman’ is rated 93% by viewers, but did we see the same movie? Here are my 5 major issues with the Man of Steel’s subpar return
By Rory Mellon published
'Superman' is the new darling of the comic book movie world, but I'm scratching my head as to why such a flawed flick is getting so much love.
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