If you’re not already a Vampire: The Masquerade fan, or indeed a Bloodlines fan, let me give you some context, because you need to know why the Malk is a hot little potato. “I actually wish we had started with Malks,' said Brian Mitsoda, 'Because honestly the number one thing I think people ask is, 'Are malkavians in the game?'” I had a chat with Mitsoda, narrative lead on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 and lead designer on the original Bloodlines, for the new Clan reveal.