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
2025 Oscars nominations announced — here's where to stream them now
By Rory Mellon published
The Oscars nominations for 2025 have been confirmed. Here's the full list and where you can stream them right now.
'The Traitors' on Peacock is good — but there's a better version you can stream right now
By Rory Mellon published
"The Traitors" is a reality TV juggernaut, but while the U.S. edition of the show is good, the U.K. version is vastly superior.
I watched Netflix’s controversial Oscar contender 'Emilia Pérez' — here’s why there’s backlash
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's "Emilia Pérez" is one of the most controversial Oscar contenders in years — here's why there's so much backlash surrounding this crime-drama.
5 best Netflix movies to watch right now before they leave this month
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has confirmed the selection of movies it'll be removing at the end of the month and these are the five worth watching.
First PlayStation Store sale of 2025 has PS5 games from $3 — here’s 17 deals I’d buy now
By Rory Mellon last updated
PlayStation Store just launched it's first sale of the New Year and I'm picking out the best PS5 deals worth buying now.
3 classic movies just added to Prime Video with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video has added a trio of classic movies this week including a Best Picture winning crime drama and a beloved Marlyn Monroe comedy.
9 best movies like 'Interstellar' to watch on Netflix, Max and Hulu
By Rory Mellon last updated
If you enjoyed 'Interstellar' you'll want to watch these nine sci-fi movies next including 'Gravity', 'Dune' and '2001: A Space Odyssey'.
Netflix's new biographical documentary is an emotional watch — and viewers rate it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's 'Avicii - I'm Tim' is a celebration of a musical icon, and you don't need to be a dance music fan to enjoy it.
9 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Max and more (Jan. 21-27)
By Rory Mellon published
There's plenty of must-watch new movies arriving across the most popular streaming services including "Blink Twice", "Gladiator 2" and "Sonic the Hedgehog 3."
PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which console wins?
By Rory Mellon last updated
Our PS5 vs. Xbox Series X comparison will show you how these consoles compare in terms of specs, games and more.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order speculation — no details yet but you can register your interest now
By Rory Mellon last updated
We're tracking all the latest Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order update to help you secure your console when it launches in 2025.
3 must-watch movies in the Prime Video top 10 — including a heart-pounding action-thriller
By Rory Mellon published
Amazon Prime Video's top 10 ranking contains three movies you won't want to miss including an inspiring sports drama and a Liam Neeson-fronted action-thriller.
One of the most intense thrillers I’ve ever watched is free on Prime Video — and it’s Ryan Reynolds’ best movie
By Rory Mellon published
"Buried" is an intense thriller movie that literally left me speechless, and you can watch it for free on Prime Video now.
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.
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.
The best PS5 games in 2025
By Rory Mellon last updated
These are the best PS5 games you can buy and play today — from cartoony platformers, to cinematic action/adventure titles, to technical racing games, to brutally difficult RPGs.
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.
Nintendo Switch 2 — latest rumors and everything we know so far
By Rory Mellon last updated
The Nintendo Switch 2 could arrive within the next 12 months, so here's what we know so far and what we hope to see.
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.
PlayStation’s massive holiday sale ends this week — this is your last chance to score PS5 games from $4
By Rory Mellon published
PlayStation Store's holiday sale is set to end this week. Don't miss your last-chance to save across loads of the best PS5 games from Cyberpunk 2077 to Resident Evil 4 Remake.
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