By Quinton Miles

Activision announced this afternoon that [i]Vampire: The Masquerade-Bloodlines[/i] has been sent out to stores. Developed by Troika Games, the title will follow the dark and gritty vampire world of modern day L.A. while a mysterious plot ensues.

“Powered by Source – Valve’s next-generation engine technology, Vampire: The Masquerade ? Bloodlines delivers the most authentic White Wolf World of Darkness experience yet,” states Kathy Vrabeck, President, Activision Publishing.

“Bloodlines has everything fans expect from a true RPG ? deep storyline, character development and interaction, exploration, multiple solutions to quests ? combined with all the benefits of a next-gen first-person action game, including beautiful graphics, fast-action and first-person immersion.”

[i]Vampire: The Masquerade-Bloodlines[/i] is rated M for mature and will retail for $49.99 on the PC.