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.

Upcoming
September 23, 2014
Low-Poly RPG Phoenix Dawn Trying for Final Kickstarter Push
By Carter Dotson
Phoenix Dawn, not to be confused with the Final Fantasy healing item, is a Kickstarter project entering its final days that should be of particular note to mobile gaming fans in search of a solid RPG. Created by Chicago-based Apixal, …
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September 22, 2014
Backflip’s Epic Island Loots the App Store on Thursday
By Carter Dotson
Backflip Studios’ next title Epic Island is a game you won’t have to wait an epic amount of time for, as it has a release date of this Thursday, September 25th. This loot-filled simulation-RPG has players controlling a team of …
Upcoming
September 22, 2014
Spacewrights Launches Kickstarter to Take Over the Galaxy
By Carter Dotson
Spacewrights is an upcoming 2D pixel art take on the “4X” genre, akin to games like Civilization, but taking place in space. Players will manage a fleet of ships, explore new planets, and try to rule the galaxy. ArithmeBit, the indie …
Reviews
September 22, 2014
Treasure Fetch – Adventure Time Review: Jake the Snake
By Carter Dotson
Cartoon Network’s mobile games deserve a lot of credit. From the in-house development teams to occasional partnerships with outside studios, these licensed tie-ins often wind up being interesting enough to enjoy. Treasure Fetch – Adventure Time is another one of these. …
Walkthroughs
September 19, 2014
Five Nights at Freddy’s Tips, Cheats, and Strategies
By Carter Dotson
Having trouble surviving five whole nights as a security guard among animatronic monstrosities? Don’t worry – our Five Nights at Freddy’s Tips, Cheats and Strategies should help you survive long enough to collect your next paycheck. Time and power management …
Reviews
September 19, 2014
Five Nights at Freddy’s Review: Lights Out
By Carter Dotson
Five Nights at Freddy’s has become one of those odd internet sensations, and I was curious to see why. Horror isn’t usually my bag, but Five Nights at Freddy’s is masterful at creating an absolutely frightening experience. You control the …
Upcoming
September 18, 2014
Mojang’s Scrolls for Tablets is Still Happening, Will Only Cost $5
By Carter Dotson
One of the many dangling questions from Monday’s announcement of the Microsoft acquisition of Mojang was of what would happen to Scrolls, Mojang’s card game. It’s currently in beta on desktops, and tablet versions were promised at some point – but the whole …
Reviews
September 15, 2014
Chronology: Time Changes Everything Review – Time to Party
By Carter Dotson
Time travel is one of the more unfortunately-underused mechanics in video games. Why does Sonic CD persist as such a unique experience to this day? Its past/present/future worlds, all with their own music, modified level layouts, and interactions between time …

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Low-Poly RPG Phoenix Dawn Trying for Final Kickstarter Push

Backflip’s Epic Island Loots the App Store on Thursday

Spacewrights Launches Kickstarter to Take Over the Galaxy

Treasure Fetch – Adventure Time Review: Jake the Snake

Five Nights at Freddy’s Tips, Cheats, and Strategies

Five Nights at Freddy’s Review: Lights Out

Mojang’s Scrolls for Tablets is Still Happening, Will Only Cost $5

Chronology: Time Changes Everything Review – Time to Party

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