The Metroid games deserve more attention as Nintendo’s best attempt at a haunted house.
Clint Morrison, Jr.
Clint Morrison, Jr.
Clint is a writer and educator based out of Wisconsin. You can often find him writing about Middle English poetry, medieval games, or video games. He received his PhD in English from the Ohio State University. You can find his academic and public work at clintmorrisonjr.com.
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