If you follow me on Twitter, then you know that I’m obsessed with the Sookie Stackhouse novels (the series that launched the HBO series True Blood) . The books have action, romance, werewolves and (my favorite) VAMPIRES.

My renewed love of all things vampy (I loved Buffy seasons 1-3) has got me thinking about vampires in video games. Vampires have made memorable appearances in gaming. Check out the top 5 video games with bite!

5. Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines

Vampire: The Masquerade was one of the first rpgs to approach the vampire genre. Players assume the role of a vampire who walks the streets in search of prey. Don’t get too excited about your new life as a vampire though. The Masquerade has a large and powerful group of vampires known as the Camarilla. If you attack humans in public or feed with too much ethusiasim you’ll be hunted and killed by the Camarilla.

4. Dark Stalkers 3

Dark Stalkers 3 was hailed as one of the best “beat-em-up” games of it’s time. Darkstalkers (also known as “Vampire” in Japanese) featured innovative game-play, a heart pumping soundtrack and playable creatures of the night.

3. Castlevania

Castlevania is one of the most profilic titles in video games. With 7+ verisons including Castlevania, Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest and Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse. The game follows the eternal struggle between the Belmont family and Count Dracula himself.

2. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds

Chaos Bleeds is a terrific take on the popular TV series. You play as Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. The voice over acting by original cast members of the series makes the game worthwhile. You almost feel like you’re living in an episode of the iconic series.

1. Blood Rayne 2

In this gruesome third person action adventure game you play as Rayne, a Dhampir (human-vamp hybrid), looking for her father. You kill any vampire that crosses your path. And you get to use sharp flesh-cutting blades to do it.

While strolling through midtown I stopped by Circuit City to see if I could get a nice deal on gaming and technology items. I rarely bother with Circuit City but the signs were so seductive!

I went in and it was crowded. So I ran to the gaming section first. To my surprise they still had Nintendo Wiis in stock. But they were going fast. 

In contrast, it looked like the PS3s were available in abundance. My guess is: No one cared. 

Last summer, I was addicted to Coign of Vantage, a pixelated game of skill and a dash of chance. The team from BobbleBrook have done it again with Scenic. Its a gorgeous racing game that involves no downloads or long waiting times. Just load up the fun!

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