Being myself an avid GameCube fan, I, among others, am rejoicing at the glorious games coming to an EB near me throughout Q1 and Q2 of '05. However, aside from the Star Fox: Assault's, Advance Wars: Under Fire's, Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat's and yes, even Fire Emblem's, there's a little game that could, or rather, a little game that can (and hopefully will) that's all ready made it's way to the top of my obese wishlist. This game, this innovative, tentative masterpiece is none other than Yoot Saito's Odama.

Sure, Fire Emblem and the gang are great, but I haven't seen such an innovative console game, with such an amazing premise in years. Hell, I think I've only owned one pinball game in my day, but Yoot Saito's Odama just looks so damn interesting that I simply must get my grubby little paws on it!!!! *foams at mouth*

Why, you may ask, do I want a simple military-themed pinball game over an epic RPG like Fire Emblem, or even the likely masterpiece of The Legend of Zelda? No, not just because it's innovative (actually, I think innovation is grossly overrated) but because it's just such a simple, fun-sounding, and interesting premise. And it's pinball!!! I love pinball, but never since the originals has there been a remake or alteration that's piqued my interest, or at least not enough to consider a purchase. But Yoot Saito's Odama fulfills this wish, and more! And that's not all! The gameplay videos make it look even better than I could have imagined, with sharp visuals (even for a demo) and fast-paced action.

Well, there you have it. I've come out and said it! You can herd me in with the cows in your slaughterhouse for all I care (as long as it's a cyber slaughterhouse) I will get my Odama, and I enjoy it more than any other game in 2005!!!! :twisted: