From out of the blue comes a brand new ExciteBike game - due to release on WiiWare next month!

Well here's one we doubt anyone saw coming. Via the Nintendo Channel, Nintendo of America has revealed a brand new iteration in the cult ExciteBike series, releasing on WiiWare very soon.

ExiteBike: World Rally is the first Bike game since 2000's N64 version of the racer. The new title will feature online play, multiple control options and the staple track-editor.

Check out the first trailer of the game below.

Update: IGN recently posted a hands-on preview of the game; and several new pieces of info have come to light.

• The game runs at 60 frames-per-second.
• You can overtake slow-moving opponents by wheelieing over them.
• Ramming your front tyre into the back of opponents will knock them down, and also cool your engine.
• Race on multiple circuits in locations ranging from London, America, Japan and Mexico.
• Like with Monster Games' Excite Truck, earn higher ranks by performing well in races. Only achieving S, A or B ranks will allow you to progress.
• 2 control options. One has you tapping up and down on the D-pad to change lanes and tilting the Wii Remote to tilt your bike. The other is a straight-up representation of the NES set-up, with the D-pad used to change lanes and tilt your bike.
• There's a new camera angle accessible if you press A. This will switch from the side-on look to a more angled viewpoint; allowing you to see further down the track.
• Replay mode allows you to watch the race you just completed (obviously).
• Create and save your own tracks, then send them to friends.
• Race online with random people or friends (friend codes will be utilised).

ExciteBike: World Rally releases on North American WiiWare on November 6th. Hopefully a European release isn't too long after!

Thanks to Hero of Time for the heads-up!