Carter Dotson

I'm Carter Dotson! I'm a freelance writer from Chicago, IL, by way of San Antonio, TX. I'm still not used to that whole 'winter' thing. I've had a lifelong passion for gaming, especially on-the-go gaming of all forms, and a special place in my heart for games by small developers. I care way too much about baseball, too.

Reviews
September 30, 2014
Turbo Dismount Review: The Song Remains the Same
By Carter Dotson
Turbo Dismount is a game that aims to be one, somewhat limited thing. It’s all about being a goofy physics sandbox. It’s about taking a bunch of wacky vehicles and obstacles in a number of different scenarios, using them in …
Walkthroughs
September 30, 2014
Turbo Dismount Tips, Cheats, and Strategies
By Carter Dotson
Turbo Dismount may be a goofy physics sandbox, but the game also has a high score component. Sure, it might seem random, but with some experimentation, some common tactics to get high scores can be discovered. Gamezebo’s Turbo Dismount tips, …
Upcoming
September 26, 2014
Crystal Siege’s RPG Tower Defense Assaults iPad This Year
By Carter Dotson
FDG Entertainment has been working on a tower defense game called Crystal Siege for more than two years, with nary a peep as to what the game’s progress was. But now we know in a big way what the situation is: Crystal …
Walkthroughs
September 26, 2014
Epic Island Tips, Cheats, and Strategies
By Carter Dotson
While Epic Island is about strategic management and patience with wait timers rather than any kind of twitch skill, there’s still a lot that can be done with the game to get better loot and stronger characters faster. Gamezebo’s Epic Island Tips, …
Reviews
September 25, 2014
Epic Island Review: Loot Without Glory?
By Carter Dotson
Epic Island is a loot-collecting simulator. It’s an RPG that says combat and gameplay aren’t really that important – the game’s value is in the loot. The process of fighting is simulated here, so for those who enjoy the idea of loot collecting even …
Reviews
September 25, 2014
Smarter Than You Review: Shaking Hands with the Enemy
By Carter Dotson
We’ve talked about Smarter Than You before. It’s the asynchronous multiplayer rock-paper-scissors game where forming sentences modifies the damage of different moves. You’re trying to get the advantage on your opponent without tipping them off. But here’s what might surprise you: the most …
Upcoming
September 24, 2014
Eminence: Xander’s Tales Is a Triple Triad MMO
By Carter Dotson
Eminence: Xander’s Tales is another Kickstarter project that’s showing a lot of promise: and one that is particularly of note to mobile gamers. With a projected release date of August 2015, Eminence: Xander’s Tales project is a collectible card game that’s …
Upcoming
September 23, 2014
Zodiac is a Mobile RPG with a Final Fantasy Pedigree
By Carter Dotson
Kobojo, probably best known for Mutants: Genetic Gladiators and a legal battle with Zynga, have just announced their next project: the mobile RPG Zodiac. It’s a title coming with a huge pedigree, especially for fans of the Final Fantasy series. Scenario …

Carter Dotson

Turbo Dismount Review: The Song Remains the Same

Turbo Dismount Tips, Cheats, and Strategies

Crystal Siege’s RPG Tower Defense Assaults iPad This Year

Epic Island Tips, Cheats, and Strategies

Epic Island Review: Loot Without Glory?

Smarter Than You Review: Shaking Hands with the Enemy

Eminence: Xander’s Tales Is a Triple Triad MMO

Zodiac is a Mobile RPG with a Final Fantasy Pedigree

New Genre-defining Action-Healer, 3 Healers Fables The History of Three Influential Figureheads Without Combat

Embroidered Dark Medieval Title Scarlet Deer Inn Announces Its PC Release Date

Single-Player 3D Action RPG Stupid Never Dies Drops on Steam in Fall 2026

AndaSeat Launches Kaiser 4 Minions Edition