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

Netflix’s new 'Wallace & Gromit' movie is the first must-watch of 2025 — and it’s rated 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
"Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl" is now streaming on Netflix — and it's an endearing return to form of the beloved plasticine pair.

Netflix's first must-binge thriller of 2025 has arrived — and it's already cracked the top 10
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Missing You" is the latest collaboration between crime novelist Harlan Coben and Netflix — here's why it should be your first binge-watch of 2025.

6 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Max, Hulu and more (Dec. 31-Jan. 6)
By Rory Mellon last updated
There's plenty of new movies arriving across the best streaming services this week including "A Real Pain", "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl" and more.

12 best games of 2024 that you (probably) didn't play on PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X and PC
By Rory Mellon published
2024 has been another stellar year for gaming with must-play new releases almost every month — but these 13 games didn't quite get the recognition they deserved.

I saw 109 movies in theaters in 2024 — here's the 9 best you missed and where to stream them now
By Rory Mellon last updated
I saw more than 100 movies in cinemas this year — and these are the 9 that you (probably) skipped but should stream now.

5 best games to play first on your new Steam Deck
By Rory Mellon published
If you've just picked up a Steam Deck (or been gifted one) here's the 5 games that you should play first on your new handheld gaming device.

13 best video games of 2024 — our favorites on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PC
By Rory Mellon last updated
It's been another fantastic year for new video games and these are the 13 must-play titles released in 2024 across platforms according to the Tom's Guide staff.

There’s been 34 Netflix No. 1 movies in 2024 — here’s the 7 you need to watch
By Rory Mellon published
More than 30 movies ranked No. 1 on Netflix's global charts this year — but these are the 7 worth watching.

Here’s the first 5 games you need to play on your new PS5
By Rory Mellon published
Just got a PS5 console over the holiday season? Here's the 5 games you need to play first including Spider-Man 2, Astro Bot and more.

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch — 3 rumored upgrades that will make me buy on day one
By Rory Mellon published
Nintendo Switch 2 rumors are heating up — these are the biggest changes I want to see compared to the current Nintendo Switch.

5 best thriller movies of 2024 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
It's been a remarkable year for new thriller movies. Here are the 5 thrillers that you need to watch, and where you can stream them right now.

5 best new movies to stream this week — 'Gladiator 2,' 'Borderlands' and more (Dec. 24-30)
By Rory Mellon published
It's a quieter week for new movies across the best streaming services this week — but that just means more time to watch "Gladiator II".

Forget ‘Oppenheimer’ — Cillian Murphy gives his best performance ever in this drama movie with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
"Small Things Like These" sees Cillian Murphy give a career-best performance as a family man who stumbles upon a dark secret — and you can stream it right now.

I finally got a Steam Deck and I like it even better than my Nintendo Switch — here's why
By Rory Mellon published
I just got hands-on with the Steam Deck OLED for the first time — and it even beats the hype.

'The Holdovers' just replaced 'It's a Wonderful Life' as my favorite Christmas movie — and you can stream it on Prime Video now
By Rory Mellon published
"It's a Wonderful Life" has been my favorite Christmas movie for years — but it's just been replaced by this seasonal crowd-pleaser

Netflix's top 10 movies list has 3 picks worth watching — including a 'Die Hard'-like action thriller
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix top 10 movies currently include a festive-themed thriller and the biggest movie of 2023 — here's the 3 to stream right now.

One of the best movies of 2024 is now streaming — and it’s 96% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Anora" is one of 2024's Oscar frontrunners — and this must-watch comedy-drama is now available on streaming.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Max, Disney Plus and more (Dec. 17-23)
By Rory Mellon published
The top new movies you need to stream this week including "Juror No. 2" on Max, "Cuckoo" on Hulu and "The Six Triple Eight" on Netflix.

I saw 105 movies in theaters in 2024 — here's the 10 best and 10 worst
By Rory Mellon last updated
I saw more than 100 movies at my local cinema in 2024 — here's the best and worst of all the films I saw on the big screen.

Major Nintendo Switch 2 rumor hints at launch month, new features and Mario Kart 9
By Rory Mellon published
The Nintendo Switch rumor mill just churned out one of it's most comprehensive updates yet — here's the latest insight into the hotly-anticipated console.

Amazon Prime is giving away 10 free games to celebrate ‘Secret Level’ show — how to get yours
By Rory Mellon last updated
Prime Gaming is giving away even more free games than usual to mark the release of Amazon's gaming anthology show "Secret Level".

Netflix's new action-thriller movie just went straight to No. 1 — and it's rated 86% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix is taking on "Die Hard" with its new holiday-themed action-thriller "Carry-On" — and this flick looks like a guaranteed No. 1 hit.

Newcastle vs Leicester live stream: How to watch Premier League game online and on TV
By Rory Mellon published
The Newcastle vs Leicester live stream is an important match for the home side who badly need a win — here's how to watch from anywhere.
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