I like realism as much as the next man but whatever happened to the top-down racer?

Remember the days when games of this ilk were everywhere - and you never tired of them? Sadly, with all the advances in technology, graphics and processing power, those days seem long gone now...or so I thought.
I saw a demo of PixelJunk Racers on the PlayStation Network the other day...and I want it!

From Super Sprint in 1986 to Super Cars II five years later, or Super Off Road - aka Ivan Ironman Stewart's off road racing - and Skidmarks, these were the ultimate in pick up and play gaming. Clearly, they'd still have an appeal to the mass market these days... Come on Microsoft. Why not bring back one of these classics as a download on Live Arcade?

Cramming several players around the keyboard, all struggling to keep their cars on track as they slide all over the place - fantastic fun.

I think that modern gaming sometimes loses some of that enjoyment factor. There's only so much I glean from changing tyres or tweaking my transmission...I just don't get the terms, I don't get the technology and I don't get any enjoyment from these modern "simulators".

There's a lot to be said for not being able to upgrade your vehicle (aside from having the ability to drop oil slicks or gain a nitro boost - like the good old days!).

Any of those titles would be amazing with slightly updated graphics and sound, and the ability to cram in a few more drivers both with local and online play would make it a must have.

Come on...bring them back!