14. R.C. Pro-Am

The game: Before Super Mario Kart introduced the world to the joy of throwing colored shells at opposing cars, Rare showed the world that a racing game could succeed with floaty controls and, most importantly, an array of weapons to use against friends.

While each individual race was relatively short, the between-race purchasing of power-ups could transform a quick game into an all-day racing and car-improving affair.

The game spawned a few long-forgotten sequels for the NES, Game Boy and Genesis, and probably influenced Rare's Diddy Kong Racing series years later, but the original series has sat unloved for well over a decade now.

The remake: While the Wii remote would seem a logical choice for replicating the loose RC controls of the past, Rare's sale to Microsoft makes this seem unlikely.

Xbox Live would be a great fit for the remake, complete with revamped HD graphics and online multiplayer support (call it Super R.C. Pro-Am Turbo HD Remix, if you must).

The new game should include a classic mode that replicates the gameplay of the original and an enhanced mode with new weapons and cars. Just don't stray too far from the original... the simple, bare-bones design is what made the original work in the first place.

The spin-off: It might seem obvious, but real R.C. cars based on those found in R.C. Pro-Am would be a lucrative moneymaking opportunity. Being able to customize the wheels and engine (just like in the game!) would be a necessity -- being able to fire foam missiles and drop oil slicks would be a bonus (warning: do not drip oil slicks on your mom's new carpet).