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 2 announced — live updates on new console
By Scott Younker, Rory Mellon, Dave LeClair last updated
Nintendo has debuted the Nintendo Switch 2 today. Here are the latest updates, and we currently know about the follow-up to the Nintendo Switch console.

I was going to skip Nintendo Switch 2 because of Steam Deck — but now I’m buying day one
By Rory Mellon published
Nintendo Switch 2 reveal broke my resolve

This dark thriller is streaming for free on Prime Video — and it's 91% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
"The Invisible Man" is a chilling dark thriller from director Leigh Whannell. And you can watch it free on Prime Video before seeing "Wolf Man" in theaters.

Netflix’s first blockbuster movie of 2025 is now streaming — and this action-comedy is a pleasant surprise
By Rory Mellon published
"Back in Action" is Netflix's first major original movie of 2025, here's the scoop on this Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx fronted action-comedy.

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch — here’s everything that's new
By Rory Mellon published
In our guide to Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch we're pitting these two consoles against each other to determine the key differences.

Hulu just got my favorite movie of the past 12 months — and it's 96% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
"A Real Pain" is my favorite movie of the past 12 months, and Kieran Culkin deserves literally all the awards right now.

5 best Netflix movies that won an Oscar you can stream right now
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's movie library has plenty of Oscar winning options and this are my top picks including "Whiplash", "Schindler's List" and more.

This forgotten 2010s comedy just crashed the Prime Video top 10
By Rory Mellon published
A forgotten comedy movie from 2018, "Tag", has just made a surprise play for the No. 1 spot on Amazon Prime Video.

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video and more (Jan. 14-20)
By Rory Mellon published
There are plenty of must-watch new movies arriving on the best streaming service this week including "A Real Pain", "A Different Man", "Back in Action" and more.

Netflix’s new war movie is the first must-watch of 2025 — and viewers rate it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
"Number 24" is the first Netflix movie of 2025 than you need to watch right now — and it's already cracked the global top 10

5 Netflix movies with a twist you’ll never see coming
By Rory Mellon published
These Netflix movies each offer jaw-dropping twists that you won't see coming, but don't worry this article is 100% spoiler-free.

Netflix is about to lose one of the darkest thrillers I’ve ever watched — don’t miss your last chance to stream
By Rory Mellon published
"The Rental" is a seriously dark thriller starring Alison Brie, Dan Stevens and Jeremy Allen White. Don't miss you last chance to stream it on Netflix this month.

12 games we can’t wait to play in 2025 on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PC
By Rory Mellon published
It's set to be another year full of must-play video games, and these are the 12 releases set for 2025 that we're desperate to start playing right now.

Prime Video’s top 10 has 3 great movies to watch right now — including an underrated Liam Neeson action-thriller
By Rory Mellon published
Amazon Prime Video's top 10 movies right now contains a trio of must-watch flicks including an overlooked Liam Neeson action-thriller that you (probably) haven't watched yet.

One of my favorite crime thrillers of all time is streaming free on Prime Video — and the critics got it wrong
By Rory Mellon published
“Only God Forgives” is a misunderstood movie. Don’t @ me.

Netflix just got one of the most uplifting movies of the past 10 years — and viewers rate it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Lion" just arrived in the Netflix movie catalog, and this uplifting drama will have you shedding buckets of happy tears.

Nintendo Switch 2 dummy units are being shown off at CES 2025 — what is happening?
By Rory Mellon published
The Nintendo Switch 2 may be at CES 2025 after all as an accessory maker is showcasing a dummy unit on the show floor — this could be huge.

Netflix just dropped chilling trailer for its new sci-fi thriller — here's when you can stream it
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix just debuted a new trailer for "Cassandra", it's upcoming sci-fi thriller series — and it looks like the perfect watch for "Black Mirror" fans

5 new movies worth watching this week across streaming services (Jan. 7-13)
By Rory Mellon published
It's a slightly quieter week for new movies, but there's still a few must-stream flicks across the best streaming services including "Flow" and "Get Away"

7 movies that will be worth watching in theaters in 2025
By Rory Mellon last updated
The next 12 months will be plenty of blockbusters arrive on the big screen from "Avatar 3" to the final "Mission: Impossible" — these are the 7 movies I can't wait to watch at my local theater.

One of the best action-thrillers you (probably) haven’t watched just crashed the Prime Video top 10
By Rory Mellon published
Liam Neeson is back with another dependable action thriller that you may have missed first time around.

Netflix just got the funniest comedy I’ve watched in ages — and it’s worth streaming twice
By Rory Mellon published
"Cunk on Life" is now on Netflix and sees the eponymous comedy character explore the biggest questions that have plagued humanity for centuries — and it's laugh-out-loud hilarious

6 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix is adding a large handful of excellent movies this month including "Schindler's List", "Hereditary" "Spider-Man 2" and more.

Prime Video top 10 — here's the 3 movies worth streaming right now
By Rory Mellon last updated
These are the movies in the Prime Video top 10 that are worth streaming right now, including a very underrated sci-fi flick.

Prime Video just got an overlooked dramatic thriller with Ryan Gosling and George Clooney — and you can stream it now
By Rory Mellon published
"The Ides of March" is a smartly-written, dramatic thriller with a remarkable cast lead by Clooney and Gosling — and you can watch it right now on Amazon Prime Video.
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