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

5 best Netflix movies and shows of 2025 so far
By Rory Mellon published
We're a quarter of the way through 2025, and these are the very best Netflix movies and TV shows of the year so far including "Adolescence," "Running Point" and more.

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.

Hulu’s new college-set thriller is the one movie I’ll be watching this weekend — here’s why
By Rory Mellon published
‘The Line’ has seriously caught my eye

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date just revealed by Best Buy — here's when you can get yours
By Rory Mellon published
Best Buy Canada has just confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date, and it's in less than a week. You best get prepared.

Prime Video’s new Nicole Kidman mystery thriller ‘Holland’ is a big original movie misfire
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video just got a new mystery thriller "Holland" with Nicole Kidman, and unfortunately, it failed to meet my expectations.

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Max and Disney Plus (March 25-31)
By Rory Mellon last updated
These are the top new movies arriving across the best streaming services this week including "Mufasa," "Holland" and more.

Nintendo Switch 2 — industry insider just tipped release month and launch plans
By Rory Mellon last updated
A popular gaming insider has just detailed a potential Nintendo Switch release month and launch plans, here's what we know.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date just tipped — here's when you might be able to buy
By Rory Mellon last updated
Ahead of the latest Nintendo Direct, one of the internet's biggest restock trackers has predicted the Switch 2 pre-order date and time.

Amazon is giving away a ton of free games for its Big Spring Sale — here’s how to claim yours
By Rory Mellon published
Amazon Prime Gaming is celebrating the retailer's Big Spring Sale but giving away more than 30 free games right now.

'The Electric State' is a total fail — and proof that Netflix has a blockbuster movie problem
By Rory Mellon published
"The Electric State" may have rocketed straight to Netflix No. 1, but the big-budget sci-fi action blockbuster appears to be a flop.

3 Netflix movies I'm adding to my watchlist before they leave this month
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix is set to remove a handful of top movies this month, and these are the three you need to watch before they wave goodbye.

I haven’t stopped thinking about this thriller for 5 years — and it’s steaming for free on Prime Video right now
By Rory Mellon published
I've just discovered that "Promising Young Woman" is streaming for free on Prime Video, and you need to watch this thriller movie.

Nintendo Switch 2 — these are the 5 launch games that would make me buy on day one
By Rory Mellon published
Nintendo Switch 2's big reveal event is just around the corner, and these are the five launch games I want to see on the console.

I wanted to love Atomfall — why it's a good game that could have been great
By Rory Mellon published
I like Atomfall, I just wish I loved it

There’s been 136 Netflix No. 1 movies in the last 4 years — here’s the 15 I think are worth watching
By Rory Mellon published
More than 130 movies have claimed the Netflix No. 1 spot since 2021 and these are the 14 that deserved to score the top rank.

Nintendo Switch 2 — everything we know so far
By Rory Mellon last updated
After months of rumors and leaks, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially announced. Here's everything we know about the upcoming console.

You can now stream this gripping survival thriller that had me holding my breath — here's why it's one of 2025's best movies yet
By Rory Mellon published
"Last Breath" is an exhilarating and intense survival thriller that sees a group of divers race against time to save one of their own.

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Max and more (March 18-24)
By Rory Mellon published
These are the top new movies arriving across the best streaming services this week including 'Wicked,' 'Den of Thieves 2' and more.

This is the one Irish movie I watch every St Patrick’s Day — and viewers rate it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Watching "Belfast" has become my annual St. Patrick's Day tradition and the movie celebrates one of my favorite places.

Prime Video just got one of my favorite comedy movies of the past decade — and you can stream it now
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping" is one of the funniest comedy movies I've ever watched, and it's now streaming on Prime Video.

5 must-watch action movies you can stream for free on Prime Video
By Rory Mellon last updated
Prime Video currently offers a large movie library for free, and I'm picking out the five best action flicks you need to watch this weekend.

How to watch Premier League live streams from anywhere — plus fixtures and more
By Rory Mellon last updated
The 2024/25 Premier League season continues — and you can watch every game live online if you know how. Here's our guide to watching EPL soccer live streams from anywhere.

PlayStation Portal just got upgraded cloud streaming features — here’s what’s new
By Rory Mellon published
Sony has launched a new update for the PlayStation Portal which allows you to cloud stream classic games from the PS1 and PSP era.
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