E.L. Meszaros

Sep 7, 2024 | cbr.com | Rae Grimes |E.L. Meszaros |Lynette Guzman |Isaac Williams

Playing party games with friends online is a perfect way to stay social, and while Jackbox games are the definitive go-to for party play, they are not always the best choice. Jackbox has a raucous and rowdy atmosphere that can get old. Many of the games also lean heavily on blue humor, which isn't always the right vibe for a game night gathering. Most importantly, buying access to the massive Jackbox Party Pack catalog can set players back a pretty penny.

May 10, 2023 | cbr.com | E.L. Meszaros

The first season of Criminal Minds: Evolution tried to break the Garcia/Alvez ship, but Season 2 could build on the remnants and make it stronger. Criminal Minds has gone through several staffing changes over the years. When Luke Alvez joined the Behavioral Analysis Unit in Season 12, however, he had immediate chemistry with resident tech wiz Penelope Garcia.

May 5, 2023 | cbr.com | E.L. Meszaros

The latest co-op puzzle game from Eleven Puzzles draws on the style of escape rooms for clean, collaborative, and compelling gameplay. Indie game developer Eleven Puzzles knows how to deliver co-op puzzle play. With 2022's Unsolved Case, it introduced players to the case of Cryptic Killer with tight, elegant, and fun collaborative puzzles. Now, in Unboxing the Cryptic Killer, Eleven Puzzles has doubled down on much of what made that game work.