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’m not surprised ‘Supergirl’ is a $170 million box office bomb — James Gunn got the DCU all wrong from the start
By Rory Mellon Published
James Gunn's rebooted DC Universe already has its first flop, and I'm increasingly concerned about the future after several early missteps.

The best tech of 2026 (so far): 26 products we've actually tested, rated and loved
By Peter Wolinski Published
Here are our favorite products from 2026 after 6 months of non-stop testing.

Netflix has racked up 17 No. 1 movies in 2026 (so far) — but only these 5 are worth watching
By Rory Mellon Published
In 2026 to date, 17 movies have claimed a Netflix No. 1, and I've combed through the whole list to pick out the gems to watch now.

3 best new to Netflix movies you should stream this weekend — including one of the most emotional dramas I’ve ever seen (July 10-12)
By Rory Mellon Published
Netflix is giving you plenty of reasons to skip the summer sun and spend your weekend inside watching these 3 excellent movies.

3 best Prime Video thriller miniseries to binge-watch in one weekend — including a spy show with a Marvel star and an Oscar winner
By Rory Mellon Published
Prime Video is giving you an excuse to stay indoors this weekend with these must-binge thriller miniseries full of twists and tension.

I finally solved the biggest issue with my Nintendo Switch 2 in under a minute with this pricey microSD Express card, but it's totally worth it
By Rory Mellon Last updated
After 12 months of Switch 2 storage headaches, the Lexar Pro Play gives my console plenty of extra install space. But it comes at a price.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies to stream this week — including a ‘90s crime classic starring Al Pacino and Johnny Depp (July 9-15)
By Rory Mellon Published
Netflix is offering several exciting thriller movies right now, and I've picked out three that you need to add to your watchlist this week.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a remake done right — and the best pirate game I’ve ever played
By Rory Mellon Published
RecommendedBlack Flag Resynced is the definitive version of the fan-favorite Assassin’s Creed title

I played 4 hours of The Blood of Dawnwalker and my opinion has totally flipped — Witcher 3 fans won’t want to skip this new RPG
By Rory Mellon Published
I wasn't sold on upcoming vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, but after playing 4 hours at a preview event, I'm itching for more.

The best gaming consoles in 2026: Which system should you buy right now?
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
We played 100+ hours on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Valve's latest consoles for the ultimate console showdown. Here's the system you should buy in 2026, after years of hands-on testing.

3 new to Prime Video thriller movies to stream this week — and there’s very good news for Jason Statham fans (July 7-13)
By Rory Mellon Published
Prime Video has plenty of fresh thrillers for your streaming watchlist this week, including a pair of movies headlined by Jason Statham.

6 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Paramount+ and more (July 7-13) — including a $10 million viral hit that’s made $350 million
By Rory Mellon Published
This week's top new movies include the premium streaming arrival of "Backrooms" and fresh films on Netflix, Paramount+ and more.

Netflix just got one of the most bingeable seasons of TV ever — just pretend the other 3 seasons of ‘Heroes’ don’t exist
By Rory Mellon Published
Netflix just added the complete original run of "Heroes," and the first season remains an incredible binge-watch. The rest? Not so much.

PlayStation killing physical games could make gaming deals a thing of the past — and that’s a major problem
By Rory Mellon Published
PlayStation's decision to end physical games in January 2028 could have a major impact on bargain shopping. Here's why it's a problem.

7 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes in July 2026
By Rory Mellon Published
Netflix just added a collection of must-watch movies that all scored highly on the popular review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.

Netflix just added one of the darkest movies I’ve ever watched — and the ending still haunts me
By Rory Mellon Published
Robert Eggers' "The Witch" is now streaming on Netflix, and it's the perfect time to watch this folk horror ahead of "Werwulf's" release.

3 best new to Netflix shows you should binge-watch this weekend (July 3-5)
By Rory Mellon Published
Here's the Netflix shows you need to binge this weekend, including one of the platform's biggest series of 2026 from Harlan Coben.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies to stream this week — including a Christopher Nolan psychological mystery with a mind-bending twist (July 2-8)
By Rory Mellon Published
Netflix just added three of the best thrillers of the 21st century, including top movies from Christopher Nolan and David Fincher.

HBO Max just added 52 movies — here are the 5 I’m streaming first
By Rory Mellon Published
HBO Max is kicking off July 2026 by adding dozens of movies to its library, and I've found five excellent flicks you need to stream now.

7 new movies to stream on Netflix, Max and more — including a $750K hit that's made $372 million
By Rory Mellon Last updated
This week's top new movies on streaming include the at-home debut of "Obsession" along with fresh flicks on Netflix, HBO Max and more.

3 new to Prime Video thriller movies to stream this week — including a dark romance with Timothée Chalamet playing a cannibal (June 30-July 6)
By Rory Mellon Published
Prime Video is dropping dozens of movies this week, and I've picked out a trio of exciting thrillers worth adding to your watchlist now.

GTA 6 pre-orders are now LIVE: Here’s how to secure your copy of Grand Theft Auto VI today
By Rory Mellon Last updated
GTA 6 pre-orders are live right now. Here's how to secure your copy of this highly anticipated game ahead of its November 19 launch day.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies to watch this week — including one of my favorite mystery movies of all time (June 25-July 1)
By Rory Mellon Published
Thriller fans won't want to miss these recently-added Netflix movies, including David Fincher's psychological-mystery masterpiece.

HBO Max just added Glen Powell’s box-office flop thriller — but you should give it a chance this week
By Rory Mellon Published
HBO Max just added Glen Powell's new thriller "How to Make a Killing," and while this dark flick is very flawed, the "Top Gun" actor gives a highly charismatic performance, making it worth watching.
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