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

EA Sports FC 26 delivers one of the biggest gameplay upgrades in years, but it's not a title winner
By Rory Mellon published
EA Sports FC 26 is excellent on the pitch, but long-standing issues linger

I spoke to the developers of Alien: Rogue Incursion about bringing my favorite VR game to 'traditional' consoles and PC
By Rory Mellon published
Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition launches this week, and I caught up with the developers to talk about bringing the former VR exclusive experience to PS5, Xbox Series X and PC platforms.

PS5 Slim has been quietly upgraded — and DualSense controller is rumored next
By Rory Mellon published
The new PS5 Slim model is now rolling out, and a YouTube teardown has revealed an unexpected design change and a smaller hard drive.

Netflix's new No. 1 series is a twisted psychological thriller — and it's made for binge-watching
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix's new dark thriller show "Wayward" is now streaming, and it presents a twisting mystery about the sinister small town of Tall Pines.

Netflix's new crime drama show has already crashed the top 10 — and it's perfect for binge-watching this weekend
By Rory Mellon last updated
'House of Guinness' is a very watchable but slightly watered-down crime drama

Amazon's massive Nintendo Switch sale is live — here's 18 game deals I'd shop this weekend (including Switch 2)
By Rory Mellon published
If you're bunkering down for some Switch gaming this weekend, Amazon's got plenty of discounts you won't want to miss on top titles.

Apple TV Plus’ new romantic drama movie with 'Ted Lasso’s' Brett Goldstein is one of the most pleasant surprises of 2025 — and it’ll leave you a sobbing mess
By Rory Mellon published
Apple TV Plus just dropped a new movie, "All of You," and prepare to fall in love with this romance starring a fan-favorite "Ted Lasso" star.

5 biggest reveals at State of Play September 2025, including Wolverine, Saros, Microsoft Flight Sim and more
By Rory Mellon last updated
PlayStation's latest State of Play was overstuffed with major PS5 announcements, including Wolverine, desktop speakers and more.

Ghost of Yotei is a cinematic and visually stunning PS5 sequel, but I wish it didn’t play things so safe
By Rory Mellon published
Ghost of Yotei is a fantastic but very familiar open-world experience

Peacock TV Promo Codes
By Rory Mellon last updated
Use these 9 Peacock TV promo codes to save on your monthly subscription costs & make the most of your free trial.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 I’m adding to my watchlist this week
By Rory Mellon published
The Prime Video top 10 movies list currently includes a superhero-like action romp, a twisting spy thriller, and a Jason Bourne spin-off flick.

I've already seen 65 movies in theatres this year — here's the 5 best and 5 worst
By Rory Mellon last updated
I've already seen more than 60 movies in theatres in 2025 to date, and these are the best five you need to watch, and the five you must avoid.
7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV Plus and more (Sept. 23-29)
By Rory Mellon published
This week's crop of top new movies across the best streaming services includes "The Fantastic Four: The First Steps," "All of You" and more.

10 greatest movies of the past decade, ranked
By Rory Mellon published
The last 10 years have been a fantastic decade for cinema, and I've ranked my favorite movies from "Parasite" to "Mad Max: Fury Road."

5 must-watch movies are leaving Netflix soon, so start streaming now
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has confirmed it's set to remove dozens of movies at the end of the month, and these are my 5 picks that you need to watch right now.

7 Netflix thriller movies with twists you'll never see coming
By Rory Mellon last updated
These Netflix thriller movies are packed with unexpected twists and unforeseen revelations. After streaming them, you might be left as shocked as I was.

I've waited 15 years for a new Skate game — here's my verdict on Skate 4 after playing more than 20 hours
By Rory Mellon published
I've been dreaming about a new Skate game for more than a decade, and now that we have one, I've found myself surprisingly conflicted.

Robert Redford's overlooked survival thriller movie is streaming on Prime Video — and it's 95% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
I've been reflecting on the best Robert Redford movies in light of the actor's passing, and I keep coming back to this incredible thriller.

7 top new movies I'd stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Sept. 16-22)
By Rory Mellon last updated
This week's crop of top new movies across the best streaming services includes "Superman," "28 Years Later," "Elio," Ne Zha 2" and more.

I just played Lego Voyagers on PS5 Pro — and it's one of my favorite co-op games in years
By Rory Mellon last updated
Lego Voyagers is a new mandatory co-op adventure that is the perfect way to introduce first-time players to the world of gaming.

PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which console wins?
By Rory Mellon last updated
Our PS5 vs. Xbox Series X comparison will show you how these consoles compare in terms of specs, games and more.

Netflix just added a new Liam Neeson action-thriller movie — but it's no 'Taken'
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just added the sequel to Liam Neeson's action-thriller hit "The Ice Road," but this follow-up is anything but essential viewing.

How to watch Newcastle vs Wolves: live streams, TV details, team news for Premier League 25/26
By Rory Mellon last updated
We'll show you how to catch all the action from St James' Park as winless Newcastle United welcome early relegation-favorite Wolves.
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