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

How to watch Aston Villa vs Newcastle: 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 Villa Park as Aston Villa and Newcastle begin their EPL season after tough summers.

2025 Netflix Cancellations: Every Show That's Been Axed This Year (So Far)
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix has canceled nearly a dozen shows in 2025, and here's every series that won't be returning from "Pulse" to "The Residence."

How to get a Dell student discount
By Rory Mellon last updated
Here's how to get a Dell student discount and save up to 10% on a range of high-quality laptops, monitors, PCs and more.

5 Netflix movies you need to watch with 99% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix offers subscribers plenty of movies, but there's only a select few that have managed to score near-perfect on Rotten Tomatoes.

I track the Prime Video top 10 every day — here’s the 3 movies to watch right now (and 1 to skip)
By Rory Mellon published
I'm combing through the Prime Video top 10 most-watched list to pick out the movies worth your time, and the one you need to skip.

I spoke to the stars of 'Alien: Earth' about bringing the Xenomorph to TV —and which episode they can’t wait for fans to see
By Rory Mellon published
I interviewed two of the stars of "Alien: Earth," and we discussed everything from ego-fueled characters to the show's best episode.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more (Aug. 12-18)
By Rory Mellon last updated
This week sees plenty of top new movies arrive across the best streaming services, including "Fixed," "Eddington" and more.

One of the best dark comedy series of the past 10 years is on Netflix — but not for much longer
By Rory Mellon published
"Kevin Can F**K Himself" is a genre-hopping dark comedy that I can't stop watching, but it's about to wave goodbye to Netflix.

I beat Mafia: The Old Country in a single weekend on PS5 Pro — and I wish more games were this short
By Rory Mellon published
Mafia: The Old Country is a throwback experience in an era of overstuffed video games, and that's what I love most about it.

I finally watched Prime Video's 'War of the Worlds' and it's a disaster in the best possible way — here's why you should watch it
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video's new "War of the Worlds" thriller with Ice Cube is one of the best "so bad, it's good" movies I've ever seen.

5 best dark thriller movies to stream on Netflix
By Rory Mellon published
If you're looking for a dark thriller filled with sinister mystery and spine-chilling twists, these five Netflix picks are must-watch movies.

I’ve watched every episode of Netflix’s ‘Trainwreck’ series — here’s the 3 you need to stream first
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's "Trainwreck" anthology series explores "public disasters and cultural breakdowns," and these are the three episodes you need to watch first, including a chronicling of the cruise from hell.

I was totally ready to loathe Jennifer Lopez’s new to Netflix rom-com movie, but it warmed my cynical heart
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just added "Marry Me" with Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson to its movie library, and this rom-com is charming and heartfelt.

Netflix has racked up 23 No. 1 movies in 2025 so far — here are the 5 worth watching
By Rory Mellon published
More than 20 movies have claimed the Netflix No. 1 spot in 2025 so far, and I'm picking out the 5 that you need to stream right now.

Netflix unveils first look at new political thriller movie — and somehow my hype levels for this upcoming release just got even higher
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just dropped a first look image from "A House of Dynamite," and this new political thriller could be the movie it needs right now.

This hilariously honest comedy-drama movie should be on your weekend watchlist — and critics call it 'utterly captivating'
By Rory Mellon last updated
Critics are raving about Eva Victor's new comedy-drama movie "Sorry, Baby," and you can now stream this acclaimed flick.

Best games consoles in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The best consoles can either be enjoyed on your sofa or from the comfort of your bed, and our picks range from the PS5 Pro to the Nintendo Switch.

The best Mac games to play right now
By Sarah LeBoeuf last updated
Play the best Mac games on the market, from action-packed roguelikes, to beloved turn-based strategy epics, to moving adventure games and beyond.

'Hunger Games' Fans Are Flocking to This Movie That Just Crashed the Netflix Top 10
By Rory Mellon last updated
"The 5th Wave" is a sci-fi action movie based on a best-selling novel, and it's making a surprise resurgence now it's arrived on Netflix.

One of my favorite PS5 games of all time is free on PlayStation Plus — and Bloodborne fans need to play it right now
By Rory Mellon published
PlayStation has confirmed the PS+ game for August 2025, and they includes a must-play PS5 game I've been talking about for two years.

Prime Video’s new action-comedy with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson is an ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ clone — but there’s a big problem
By Rory Mellon published
"The Pickup" is Prime Video's flagship new original movie for August, and it sees Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson forced to participate in a high-stakes casino heist. But I've got bad news.

John Cena’s box office flop is now on Netflix — and it's already crashed the top 10
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Freelance" was a $40 million box office flop when it landed in theatres, but this John Cena action-comedy is getting a second chance at success thanks to Netflix. And it's already in the top 10.

Nintendo Switch 2 restocks live — Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more confirmed stock
By Rory Mellon last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 restock is becoming easier to find, and this week several major retailers all have units you can buy right now.
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