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
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.
The best cloud gaming services in 2025
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The best cloud gaming services include paid subscriptions that give you a full library of games, as well as free services that let you play titles you already own.
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.
PlayStation's massive holiday sale just got bigger with PS5 games from $4 — here's my 15 favorite deals
By Rory Mellon last updated
PlayStation's holiday sale just got a wave of fresh deals include discounts on Stellar Blade, Sonic X Shadow Generations and more — here's the 13 best PS5 deals I'd buy now.
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.
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.
7 best Max movies to watch now before they leave this month
By Rory Mellon last updated
Catch these top-rated movies before they're removed from Max.
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