It seems the only way companies can promote an announcement is by way of a countdown timer. Capcom seems to have adopted this unfortunate trend, but has alleviated this writer’s hatred for ticking minutes by announcing the next true sequel in the Street Fighter series; aptly titled Street Fighter IV.

Nearly ten years since its last official sequel, Street Fighter III: The New Generation, debuted in the arcade the series steps away from spin-offs, remakes and upgrades to and brings its flagship brawler back into the limelight.

While the teaser video portrays best friends/arch rivals Ryu and Ken dueling it out using signature moves in a deeply stylized world, Capcom has yet to release any details on the game.

While Capcom saw marginal success from its 3D Street Fighter spin-off, Street Fight EX, the series has been at its best staying close to its 2D roots.

If the art in this teaser is any indication of the direction of the series, it appears the Street Fighter franchise has returned to claim its fighting crown.

The beautiful teaser trailer for the upcoming arcade release after the jump.

[Via GameVideos.com]