Rory Mellon
Rory is an 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

Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals are live — here are the sales I’d buy right now
By Rory Mellon last updated
Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to shop Nintendo Switch deals — and right now we're tracking some of the lowest prices ever.

PSVR 2 drops to lowest price for Black Friday — and you get one of the best VR games free
By Rory Mellon published
PlayStation's Black Friday sales include a massive saving on PSVR 2 — and you can even get one of the VR platform's best games for free.

I just bought the perfect $35 travel gadget in the Amazon Black Friday sale — and it's 40% off right now
By Rory Mellon published
This Anker charger is the first item I've purchased this Black Friday week — here's why it's the perfect travel gadget for tech lovers.

One of the best mystery thriller movies of the year is finally streaming — and it’s 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
"Conclave" is one of my favorite movies of the year — here's why you need to stream this fantastic mystery thriller right now.

PS5 Slim vs PS5 Slim (Digital Edition) vs PS5 Pro: What should you buy for Black Friday?
By Rory Mellon published
Looking to buy a new PlayStation console this Black Friday? Here's a breakdown of the differences between the three available models including the new PS5 Pro.

27 best gifts for gamers in 2024 — PS5 Pro, Meta Quest 3S and more
By Rory Mellon last updated
It's been a remarkable year in gaming, and we're rounding up the very best gifts for the gamer with picks for every budget.

This is the one Black Friday deal I'm buying after getting a Steam Deck OLED
By Rory Mellon published
I just got a Steam Deck OLED — and this SanDisk microSD Black Friday deal has now shot to the very top of my Amazon wishlist.

One of my favorite Apple TV Plus movies of 2024 is now streaming — watch this thrilling war drama now
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Blitz" has finally landed on Apple TV Plus — and this awards-hopeful is one of the streaming service's strongest original movies of 2024.

Hurry! This glorious Samsung OLED TV is $700 off — a new lowest price
By Rory Mellon published
This stunning OLED TV just dropped to a new lowest price

Xbox Black Friday deals — biggest savings on Series X, Series S and more
By Rory Mellon published
Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles are on sale ahead of the Black Friday weekend — here are the best deals you can shop right now.

Netflix just got one of the best drama movies of the year — and it's 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
"The Piano Lesson" is one of the strongest Netflix movies of the year — and it packs a screenplay full of wit, drama and thoughtful reflections.

7 top new movies this week on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and more (Nov. 19-25)
By Rory Mellon last updated
It's set to be a big week for new movies on Netflix with four new flicks landing on the platform — but it's not the only streaming service serving up fresh films over the coming days.

Batman: Arkham Shadow on Meta Quest 3 is my favorite VR game of the year — and PSVR 2 can't compete
By Rory Mellon last updated
Batman: Arkham Shadow on Meta Quest 3 is my favorite VR game of 2024 — and PSVR 2 can't compete.

PlayStation Portal just got a major upgrade that fixes one of its biggest flaws
By Rory Mellon published
A new PlayStation Portal system update unlocks a hugely requested feature — and this could make the PS5 device even more appealing.

5 best Netflix movies to watch right now before they leave this month
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix is about to lose these five must-watch movies — add them to your watchlist now.

Netflix’s new true crime drama just became one of my most anticipated shows of 2025 — here’s the first trailer
By Rory Mellon published
'Apple Cider Vinegar' just became one of my most anticipated TV shows of 2025 after debuting its first trailer — here's everything we know about this upcoming Netflix true crime drama.

I added a new SSD to PS5 Pro to get faster loading times — here’s what happened
By Rory Mellon published
Here's what happened when I upgraded Sony's most powerful PlayStation with one of the top-rated PS5 internal SSDs.

There’s been 30 Netflix No. 1 movies in 2024 so far — here’s the 7 you need to watch
By Rory Mellon published
These are the 7 movies that have ranked No.1 on the global Netflix charts in 2024 that you need to watch right now including “Hit Man”, “Rebel Ridge” and more.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching now
By Rory Mellon published
I'm picking out the movies you shouldn't miss the current Prime Video top 10 ranking including a zombie-thriller and a Christmas classic.

There’s been 38 new Prime Video movies in 2024 so far — here’s the 5 worth watching
By Rory Mellon last updated
Prime Video has dropped loads of Original movies this year — but these are the 5 worth adding to your watchlist.

Nintendo Switch OLED vs. Nintendo Switch vs. Switch Lite: What should you buy?
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Nintendo Switch OLED, base Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite are three similar consoles with a few key distinctions. Learn which one is right for you in our comparison guide.

How to access the PS5's and PS5 Pro's secret web browser
By Rory Mellon last updated
Here's our walkthrough on how to access the PS5's and PS5 Pro's secret web browser — and this new method still works in 2024.

Xbox Series X vs. Xbox Series S: Which Xbox should you buy?
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have more similarities than differences, but which one will work best with your setup and budget?

Prime Video just added 7 classic movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes — here's what to watch now
By Rory Mellon last updated
Prime Video is one of the best streaming service for classic movies — and here's legendary flicks added in November 2024 including "The Godfather", "Carrie" and more.
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