
Rory Mellon
Rory is a Senior 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 restocks — live updates and retailers to check now
By Rory Mellon last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 remains a console that is frustratingly difficult to purchase, but we're tracking restocks across retailers to help you buy.

Netflix drops intense trailer for new crime thriller movie with ‘Fantastic Four’s’ Vanessa Kirby — and it's already on my watchlist
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just dropped the first trailer for its new crime thriller movie starring Vanessa Kirby, and "Night Always Comes" looks gripping.

Netflix just added one of the most deliriously entertaining action-thriller movies ever made — and I’m not ashamed how much I love it
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just got 2008's "Wanted," and this outrageously violent action-thriller movie is pure cinematic escapism with plenty of juvenile charm.

‘Superman’ is rated 93% by viewers, but did we see the same movie? Here are my 5 major issues with the Man of Steel’s subpar return
By Rory Mellon published
'Superman' is the new darling of the comic book movie world, but I'm scratching my head as to why such a flawed flick is getting so much love.

How to get a Dell student discount
By Rory Mellon last updated
Here's how to get a Dell student discount and save up to 10% on a range of high-quality laptops, monitors, PCs and more.

One of the most spine-chilling movies of 2025 (so far) just landed on streaming — and fans of 'Hereditary' need to watch now
By Rory Mellon last updated
The directors behind "Talk to Me" return in "Back Her Back," another twisted nightmare that horror fans need to stream as soon as possible.

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (July 15-21)
By Rory Mellon last updated
This week sees the streaming debut of "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Megan 2," while Netflix, HBO Max and Hulu offer new streaming movies.

Nintendo Switch 2 restocks live — latest updates, retailers to check and Prime Day Switch deals to shop now
By Rory Mellon last updated
If you're still in the hunt for a Nintendo Switch 2, this live blog will give you the latest updates and alerts when a retailer restocks the console.

I just discovered the original Pokémon series and movies are free to watch — where to stream them now
By Rory Mellon published
I just discovered you can watch the original Pokémon show and movies for free on YouTube — and my inner child has never been happier.

This new dark comedy with Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd is so funny it almost got me kicked out of my local movie theater — you have to stream it now
By Rory Mellon published
"Friendship" is one of the funniest movies of the year, and it had me laughing so loudly in public that I completely embarrassed myself.

Netflix’s new zombie movie is the undead love child of ‘28 Years Later’ and ‘The Raid’ — and it's just as intense as that sounds
By Rory Mellon published
‘Ziam’ is a different kind of zombie movie

PlayStation Portal gets rare discount for Prime Day — and this useful PS5 accessory has aged like a fine wine
By Rory Mellon published
PlayStation Portal has become one of the best-selling PS5 accessories, and you can pick up this remote play device at a discount for Prime Day.

Netflix’s new psychological thriller movie is a twisted puzzle box with a mostly satisfying solution
By Rory Mellon published
"Brick" is the latest original thriller movie to debut on Netflix, and while it's no masterpiece, its central mystery is enough to keep you hooked.

3 Prime Video top 10 movies you should watch this week — including a new action-comedy with John Cena and Idris Elba
By Rory Mellon published
These are the best movies in the current Prime Video top 10

The best Marvel game you (probably) skipped is free for Prime Day — and it’s not the only gaming freebie at Amazon right now
By Rory Mellon published
Amazon has upgraded its Prime Gaming lineup to celebrate Prime Day, and the freebies include the often overlooked Marvel's Midnight Suns.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus and more (July 8-14)
By Rory Mellon published
This weeks sees the streaming arrival of "Karate Kid: Legends," "Opus" and a documentary exploring the creation of classic shark movie, "Jaws."

I took my Nintendo Switch 2 on a trip for the first time — here’s 3 things I loved and 2 I didn’t
By Rory Mellon published
Here's what happens when you take Nintendo's new hybrid console out on the road.

5 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's movie slate for July 2025 includes plenty of watchlist-worthy flicks from "A Star is Born" to the multiple "Mission: Impossible" films.

Netflix just added a gripping dystopian thriller movie — and there’s never been a better time to watch it
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's sizeable slate of new movies added in July 2025 includes "V for Vendetta," a cult classic action-thriller celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Jensen Ackles’ new Prime Video action series is on course for No. 1 but critics are calling it ‘predictable,’ ‘cliche’ and downright ‘bad’
By Rory Mellon published
Jensen Ackles joins an elite task force and stumbles upon a sinister conspiracy in Prime Video's "Countdown," but critics are not impressed.

Netflix just got a must-watch crime comedy from the Oscar-winning director of ‘Anora’ — and it’s 96% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
‘Tangerine’ is another darkly hilarious masterpiece from Sean Baker

One of the best indie comedy movies of the last five years is now streaming on Prime Video — and it didn’t deserve to bomb at the box office
By Rory Mellon published
Paul Thomas Anderson's "Licorice Pizza" just arrived on Prime Video, and this delightful indie comedy includes two star-making performances.

9 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (July 1-7)
By Rory Mellon last updated
These are the top new movies landing across the best streaming services this week, from "Thunderbolts" to "The Old Guard 2" on Netflix
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