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

3 new to Paramount+ thriller movies to watch this week (Sept. 16-22) — and there’s good news for Ben Affleck fans (but sadly there’s no Matt Damon)
By Rory Mellon Published
Paramount+ has updated its movie collection for September 2026, and the new arrivals include a trio of tense, exciting thriller flicks.

3 new to Prime Video thriller movies to watch this week (Sept. 15-21) — including a psychological masterpiece that won all five major Oscars
By Rory Mellon Published
Prime Video's movie library has been updated this week, and it now includes one of the best psychological thriller flicks ever made.

7 top new movies to watch this week on Netflix, Shudder and more (Sept. 15-21) — including a sci-fi adventure critics called the best dinosaur movie since ‘Jurassic Park’
By Rory Mellon Published
This week's top movies across streaming services include "The End of Oak Street," "Tony," "Finding Emily," and plenty more fresh films.

3 movies in the Prime Video top 10 to watch this week (Sept. 14-20) — including a gritty spy thriller that’s perfect for Jason Bourne fans
By Rory Mellon Published
Prime Video's top 10 most-watched list has just been updated, and I'm selecting the best three movies you should stream this week.

Think you know the Alien movies? This quiz will put your knowledge of the sci-fi franchise to the ultimate test
By Rory Mellon Published
Test your knowledge of the "Alien" movies with 10 questions that cover the entire sci-fi franchise, from "Aliens" to "Alien: Romulus."

Ignore the internet — Blood of Dawnwalker’s time limit is the best thing about this new RPG
By Rory Mellon Published
The Blood of the Dawnwalker's time limit is proving divisive with players, but I believe it's actually this fantasy RPG's biggest strength.

The best TV show of the year isn't on Netflix, HBO Max or Apple TV — it's free to watch on YouTube
By Rory Mellon Published
This year I discovered "Jet Lag: The Game," and it's quickly become one of my favorite shows. You can watch every season on YouTube.

3 new to Netflix movies to watch this weekend — including one of the most charming romantic comedies I’ve ever seen (Sept. 11-13)
By Rory Mellon Published
Give your Netflix weekend watchlist a boost with these three recent arrivals, including a sweet rom-com, a masterpiece sci-fi, and more.

GTA 6 DualSense pre-orders LIVE — limited-edition PS5 controllers are now available at Amazon, Walmart and more
By Rory Mellon Last updated
GTA 6 DualSense controller pre-orders start now, and I've got live updates to help you secure these limited-edition PS5 pads.

Marvel’s Wolverine is a playable summer blockbuster — but fades from memory fast
By Rory Mellon Published
Marvel’s Wolverine is a playable summer blockbuster, and while its 15-hour campaign offers plenty of violent carnage, it lacks enough substance to stand out.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies to watch this week — including a legendary crime epic with Al Pacino at his peak (Sept. 10-16)
By Rory Mellon Published
I've combed through the latest movies added to Netflix and found a trio of exciting thrillers, all packed with tension and shocking twists.

Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console and Pro Controller pre-orders are live — quick! Walmart has stock right now
By Rory Mellon Last updated
Nintendo is celebrating Zelda's 40th Anniversary with a limited-edition console, and pre-orders for this in-demand item are live.

Zelda Nintendo Direct recap — Ocarina of Time Remake gameplay and limited-edition Switch 2 console confirmed
By Rory Mellon Last updated
Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct will celebrate one of Nintendo's most beloved series, and I've got live updates with all the announcements.

3 new to Prime Video thriller movies to watch this week — including an intense war movie starring Tom Cruise (Sept. 8-13)
By Rory Mellon Published
I've combed through the latest movies added to Prime Video to find three watchlist-worthy thrillers that you need to stream this week.

7 top new movies to watch this week on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more — including an action-thriller with Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal (Sept. 8-14)
By Rory Mellon Published
This week's selection of new movies across streaming services includes fresh arrivals on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Starz and more.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here are the 3 you need to watch this week (Sept. 7-13)
By Rory Mellon Published
Prime Video's top 10 movies list has been refreshed to start the week, and I'm picking out the highlights, including a thriller, sci-fi and more.

I’m an ‘Alien’ superfan, and Ridley Scott’s return has me seriously worried for the sci-fi franchise’s future
By Rory Mellon Published
Ridley Scott's recent comments have thrown the "Alien" universe into turmoil, and I'm very concerned about where the franchise goes next.

Streaming Service Report Card 2026: We graded Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, HBO Max and more — here's the winner
By Rory Mellon Published
We graded all the most popular streaming services across five key categories, and now it's time to compare the results to find a winner.

Netflix is adding 52 movies in September 2026 — here are the 5 with the highest scores on Rotten Tomatoes (including Steven Spielberg, James Cameron and more)
By Rory Mellon Published
Netflix has confirmed it will add more than 50 movies in September 2026, and I've ranked the 5 with the highest Rotten Tomatoes scores.

HBO Max Report Card 2026: Are its originals and library good enough to be the No. 1 streaming service?
By Rory Mellon Published
HBO Max has been ranked our favorite streaming service for years, so we're grading it to determine if it deserves to retain its lofty position.

PS5 State of Play September 2026 recap — FFVII Revelations, Until Dawn 2 and every new game announced
By Rory Mellon Last updated
State of Play returns for September 2026 with a bumper showcase of new PS5 games, and we're bringing you all the latest updates now.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies to watch this week — including Steven Spielberg’s game-changing blockbuster masterpiece (Sept. 3-9)
By Rory Mellon Published
Netflix's September 2026 slate is adding dozens of movies to the platform's library, and I just found 3 thriller picks you need to watch.

Star Wars Zero Company is a surprise GOTY contender — but you need to switch on permadeath, trust me
By Rory Mellon Published
Star Wars Zero Company is one of my biggest gaming surprises of the year, and permadeath mode is the reason I can't stop playing.

3 new to Prime Video thriller movies to watch this week — including a chilling Martin Scorsese classic with Robert De Niro (Sept. 1-7)
By Rory Mellon Published
Prime Video's massive September 2026 movie drop includes a trio of gripping thrillers that deserve a place in your watchlist this week.

7 top new movies to watch this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+ and more — including an overlooked thriller with a shocking twist (Sept. 1-7)
By Rory Mellon Published
This week's top new movies on streaming include the latest "Star Wars" movie, multiple action-thrillers, an acclaimed drama, and more.
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