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
![Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom screenshot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/noebhTChj6wtXFQsxPDv7P-320-80.jpg)
The 21 best open-world games
By Marshall Honorof last updated
From long-running series, to movie adaptations, to ambitious one-off experiments, these are the best open-world games you can play.
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The best Star Wars shooter ever is free on Amazon Prime — here’s how to claim yours
By Rory Mellon published
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is the latest freebie on Prime Gaming — here's why you need to play this iconic shooter even in 2024.
![An image from "Ultraman: Rising" streaming on Netflix from June 14](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jY3Yh2MjLLfX8vrBBmbPye-320-80.jpg)
Netflix is getting another must-watch original movie this week — and it’s 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix is continuing its hot streak of new original movies with "Ultraman: Rising" — here's what you need to know about this family-focused superhero action adventure.
![A promotional image displaying the 3 new Xbox consoles scheduled to launch during holiday season 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uckC7eGK97BAB8YpXbgrRH-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft confirms 3 new Xbox consoles for 2024 — here’s all the upgrades
By Rory Mellon published
Microsoft has announced that three new Xbox consoles will launch this holiday season including a limited edition Series X.
![Reneé Rapp as Regina George in Mean Girls (2024)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p7fvCYPSvBY2B7oPCiwDye-320-80.jpg)
Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Rory Mellon published
Amazon Prime Video's top 10 movies is a constantly rotating ranking of the most popular films on the platform — here's my top 3 picks in the current list.
![Someone holding a remote pointed at a TV with the Netflix logo on it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tR3xxpj7C3tjj7P7wnUC4d-320-80.jpg)
7 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix is adding a plethora of new movies this month with top picks including "Hit Man", "La La Land", "Aftersun" and more.
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7 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch? 'Hit Man,' 'Perfect Days,' 'Mean Girls,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
![Glen Powell as Gary Johnson in "Hit Man" streaming on Netflix from June 7](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iZmUjGmLjLNmxcUAxNPUZ9-320-80.jpg)
Netflix’s best original movie in ages drops this weekend — and it’s 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Hit Man" with Glen Powell is one of the best Netflix movies ever made — here's why it's a must-watch romantic comedy.
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The best PS4 racing games
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The best PS4 racing games cover a wide variety of styles, from pick-up-and-play arcade racers and highly technical sims to classic game collections.
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How to watch ‘The Hunger Games’ movies in order
By Rory Mellon last updated
Follow our guide to learn everything you need to know to watch "The Hunger Games" movies in order of release date and chronological events.
![Prime Video logo appears on a tablet surrounded by a can of soda, spilled popcorn, headphones and a cactus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bwTs6KxvJPsXzxQfjknzuB-320-80.jpg)
9 new to Prime Video movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
Amazon Prime Video has plenty of must-watch movies this month including "Oppenheimer," "Skyfall" and lots more.
![Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy in "The Hunger Games"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/phR2VEtNHrrp25QGdBn4hC-320-80.jpg)
New ‘Hunger Games’ movie announced and it’s the one fans have been waiting for
By Rory Mellon published
Suzanne Collins has confirmed a new Hunger Games novel with a movie adaptation to follow — here's everything we know about "Sunrise on the Reaping"
![Cailee Spaeny in Alien: Romulus trailer with Xenomorph (2024)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5fNznpzDShLfQNGCJCFeyf-320-80.jpg)
I’m skipping the new trailer for my most anticipated movie of the year — here’s why
By Rory Mellon published
The new "Alien: Romulus" trailer is getting a rave reception but here's why I'm refusing to watch the latest preview of my most anticipated movie of 2024.
![Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller in The Last of Us season 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WfVunvgivSJH4ybyvcgp6i-320-80.jpg)
‘The Last of Us’ season 2 episode count confirmed — and there’s good and bad news
By Rory Mellon published
"The Last of Us" showrunners just delivered a huge update — and confirmed that Season 2 will have a smaller episode count.
![A screenshot from Tell Me Why](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ud2JNaadoBHHDMCtYyLS8R-320-80.jpg)
One of the best Xbox games you’ve never played is free on console and PC — here’s how to claim yours
By Rory Mellon published
Tell Me Why is an enjoyable episodic adventure game from the developers of Life is Strange — here's how you can get it for free on Xbox consoles or PC.
![Glen Powell as Gary Johnson in "Hit Man" streaming on Netflix from June 7](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iZmUjGmLjLNmxcUAxNPUZ9-320-80.jpg)
7 top new movies to watch on Netflix, Max, Hulu and more (June 4-10)
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Hit Man", "Back to Black", "The Strangers: Chapter 1" and more new movies arrive on streaming services this week.
![Jessica Chastain as Maya in "Zero Dark Thirty" now streaming on Freevee](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n9TfSciFjZ497FtqmNM9ZC-320-80.jpg)
3 best movies you can stream for free on Amazon Freevee right now
By Rory Mellon published
Amazon Freevee offers a library of excellent movies for free — and here are the 3 films you should stream first this month.
![The cast of "How I Met Your Mother"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iucrBCDM5YWNPCoVhNigtY-320-80.jpg)
Netflix just got the best alternative to 'Friends' — and you’ve got 9 seasons to watch now
By Rory Mellon published
"How I Met Your Mother" has returned to Netflix after a seven-year hiatus and you've got 208 episodes to binge-watch now.
![An close up image of Godzilla from "Godzilla: Minus One"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L2f8PKd3jvVQEiCDVbnbEA-320-80.jpg)
Netflix just got the best ‘Godzilla’ movie of all time — and it’s 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Godzilla: Minus One" is an epic monster movie that converted me into a believer — here's why you need to watch it on Netflix now.
![George MacKay as Lance Corporal William "Will" Schofield in "1917" now streaming on Netflix](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VfhnUM5HJHDF3fBTymUjPD-320-80.jpg)
My favorite war movie just arrived on Netflix — and it’s better than ‘Saving Private Ryan'
By Rory Mellon published
One of the best war movies ever made is now streaming on Netflix — here's why you need to watch "1917" right now.
![Jenna Ortega in Wednesday; Pablo Pascal in Last of Us](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kA4maWCaj77EGhEiBga9V7-320-80.jpg)
Tom's Guide asks: Is it better for a show to have a binge release or weekly release?
By Kelly Woo published
Watch a show all at once or over the course of weeks? We weigh in
![Niclas Fuellkrug of BVB and Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S7fgLUwW9cTUpknzRTrHdX-320-80.jpg)
Dortmund vs Real Madrid live stream: How to watch Champions League final 2024 game online and on TV, team news
By Rory Mellon last updated
The Dortmund vs Real Madrid live stream is the biggest match in European club football with the ultimate trophy on offer at Wembley Stadium. Here's how to watch it, wherever you are.
![A screenshot from Astro Bot for PS5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8PWAjmYffgKmUfAgQJ3nST-320-80.jpg)
These are the 5 PS5 trailers you need to watch from PlayStation State of Play 2024
By Rory Mellon last updated
The State of Play for May 2024 was a packed showcase of new PS5 games — but here's the 5 that most caught our attention.