Here it is, folks — the first trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 title,Soul Calibur IV. The trailer is called a ‘teaser’ for a reason, as there’s very little to see here. The video does confirm that the game is a next-generation title that will be available on both Sony and Microsoft platforms. It also confirms that the game is not coming out this year, either. And finally, we have confirmation that Ivy’s breasts are still enormous....

Another day, another country trying to use violence as an excuse to restrict the freedom of media. Todaywe have South Africa, the country where racism was invented, falling prey to the “ban this sick filth” hysteria following a samurai sword killing. A 16-year old was murdered by his schoolmate, who allegedly committed the crime while dressed as Slipknot’s Joey Jordison. This was enough for South Africa’s Family Policy Institute to petition the government, asking that “violent” videogames and music with “violent” lyrics be pulled from shelves “pending the outcome of the investigation....

The 3D craze seems to be continuing with gusto, as if the mid-nineties never left us. The latest to talk about the visual fad is Square Enix, withFinal Fantasy XIIIproducer Yoshinori Kitase claiming that his team are “interested” in a potential 3D version of the latest big-name RPG. “We don’t know how possible it is to build the game in 3D but we are interested in it,” he divulges. “In fact, we have already created a 3DFinal Fantasy XIIItrailer, which is currently showing in Japanese cinemas alongside the filmAvatar....

Let’s face it,Star Trekgames have been a challenge for most developers. With many titles in the past that have tried endlessly to capture the universe in a way that can please the fans of the series, the team at Keen Games is attempting to present a new take on the series and the genre of space simulation and actionish games. Since this title is stepping into the free-to-play realm, they are making it more accessible to a younger and broad audience....

CTZ: “allalalala I do sunday sidequest!”Sheir: “…what now? Oh, right. Yeah, thanks for that. I had things to do, you know, women problems and the like.”CTZ: “Wut is woman?”Sheir: “Oh, well, they’re just… don’t worry about it. They wouldn’t like you anyway.”CTZ: “I liek cats and cyborgs lool”Sheir: “… click” Well, folks, I’m back. I know you all missed me after thatninja–terroristhybrid bastard did hismediocre rendition of Sunday Sidequests. But it’s cool....

Well here’s an interesting and pleasant surprise: Criterion Games has announced that it will be bringingBurnout Paradise— yes, the entire game — to PlayStation Network for download at a price point of $29.99 this fall. There’s not much more to say other than “wow.” If anything, this certainly proves that Sony are most definitely willing to make PSN a viable platform for digital delivery of what would normally be considered full retail titles....

Valve has introduced a new replay editor toTeam Fortress 2, and as one would expect by now, there’s quite a bit moreto the updatethan that. As an added incentive and guiding force, replays can be submitted to theFirst Annual Saxxy Awardsfor consideration. There are twenty categories in all, ranging from Most Dramatic to Best Mid-air Murder; you have until May 19. New taunts, a hat, and achievements also tie in with the replay system....

If you like blasting aliens to bits in dark corridoors, then one of today’s Xbox LIVE Arcade releases,Alien Breed Evolution, is for you. The game has an “old school” feel, almost immediately reminding me of the PlayStation One title,Loaded. You move with the left stick, and aim your weapons with the right, pulling the right trigger to blast the slimy critters that crawl out of vents to eat off your face....

With the huge lines at Level 5’s Tokyo Game Show booth, I was certain that people were lining up to play the upcoming PS3 RPGShirokishi Monogatari (White Knight Story), but it turns out that they just wanted thefree DS cartridge. I was much more interested in getting my hands onWhite Knight Storyand giving it a thorough rundown, but it turned out that I had to go somewhere else for that. That’s Tokyo for you....

TheRock Bandkeyboard is pretty great and all (Pro mode or bust), but unless you’re skilled, chances are you have been playing the same five or so songs. Granted, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. However, it’ll be nice to finally have some Billy Joel tracks. You know, more than a month after release. Thanks. In today’s fast-flying world of videogame news,Quake Arenarandomly got dated for XBLA, EA listedMass Effect 3as a thing that is happening, one of the many annoyingCall of Dutyplayers got himself in jail, and we now know howCatherinewill play....

The wacky cameos inLost Planet 2aren’t about to stop anytime soon, it seems. Word on the street is that PlayStation 3 owners are getting two downloadable Helghast skins for free sometime soon. While not as adorable as theKillzonecharacter seen inHot Shots Tennis, admittedly, it’s a more natural fit here. These skins come in addition to theMonster Hunteroutfit, which is still on for this month as a free download and will also be exclusive to PS3 owners....

In an announcement today, it has been learned that filesharing site, The Pirate Bay,has been soldfor the tidy sum of $7.8 million. The purchase was made by Swedish software company, Global Gaming Factory X AB. Quite likely the most well-known illegal filesharing source on the internet, The Pirate Bay will follow a similar path towards legitimization as it becomes a legal source for music downloads. This news follows the recent sentencing of the site’s four founders to a one-year prison term and heavy fines for copyright infringement back in April....

Money makes the world go round, and whether you’re trading in gold, bottle caps, scrap or Drebin Points, nowhere embodies that phrase more than the world of videogames. Just like in real life, you’re going to need cash to get by in most interactive adventures, and whatever’s in your pocket needs to have a name. Many games are satisfied to simply have gold or dollars, but that’s not enough for some titles out there....