The Darkness follows the life and loves of Jackie Estacado who, on the advent of his 21st birthday, finds himself with the dubious honour of possessing the Darkness, a sinister supernatural entity that pre-dates human history. Since he just happens to be a hitman for the Mafia, much bloodshed ensues. For the game, much of the fantasy that decorates the comics has been ditched in favour of a gritty, more horror-like feel. The game is for the Xbox 360 platform and was released in 2007. It is part of The Darkness series by 2K Games.