The writers' strike has certainly been good for "Dexter," a critically-acclaimed, but little-watched show that has captivated audiences on Showtime over the past two years. With a lack of original scripts because of the strike, CBS has been airing the first season of "Dexter" on Sunday nights. Fans can also check out the unrated version of the Emmy and Golden GLobe winning show's first two seasons on DVD and the third season is slated for this summer on Showtime.

But now, thanks in part to that added CBS exposure, "Dexter" is getting his own videogame. Fashion designer Marc Ecko, who made headlines by buying and then putting an asteriks on the Barry Bonds home run ball that's headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame, started up his own game studio last year.--Marc Ecko Entertainment. One of the titles they're working on is a "Dexter" videogame, which will put players in the role of serial killer Dexter Morgan.

The twist in the show, and the reason fans have been able to identify with this character, is that Dexter only kills criminals who have slipped through the cracks of the justice system. Dexter is a forensic blood splatter expert for the Miami Dade Police Department, which gives him access to every file and address, making it easier to hunt down his criminal victims and then kill them.

The gameplay element seems simple enough, since hunting down the bad guys while covering your own tracks will add a challenge to this game. Marc Fernandez, vice president of Marc Ecko Entertainment, also said that the development team will focus on the morally complex world of the show. Fans understand why Dexter does what he does because of the flashbacks in the series and there are always more heinous criminals out there that make Dexter seem like the "good guy."

While most Hollywood TV shows don't translate well to games, "Dexter" does offer something new. Now it's just a matter of time before anyone can step into the shoes of a serial killer and take out the worst criminals Miami has to offer. In the meantime, check out the TV show. You won't be disappointed.