Episode guide
GameCenter CX: Season 2
10 episodes · premiered Oct 20, 2004
Game Center CX was retooled thoroughly for Season 2. After a few months away, the show was relaunched in its new format. The「」quote brackets around the CX in the title were removed. Arino's Challenge was greatly expanded, becoming the main focus of each episode. TamaGe (trips) and Game Collection segments became regular features. Interviews continued through this season. Episode numbering started over in Season 2, and this official system has remained in place throughout subsequent seasons. AD introduced in Season 2: Hiroshi Sasano (#1, during the closing segment)
- Episode 1: Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis) Oct 20, 2004 · 1h Arino faces the challenging platformer for the NES, Atlantis no Nazo. Will Arino get the hang of its difficult controls and unforgiving level design? We follow Arino on the first ever…
- Episode 2: Challenger Nov 3, 2004 · 1h Arino challenges "Challenger" for Famicom (1986). In a game that often changes the gameplay style, can he prevail? Meanwhile, he continues his search for the legendary sit-down arcade…
- Episode 3: Makaimura (Ghosts 'n Goblins) Nov 17, 2004 · 1h Arino tackles one of the scariest games of them all, Ghouls 'N Ghosts! At least it's not all doom and gloom as Arino continues his visit to the TRY Amusement Arcade. After encountering one…
- Episode 4: Konami Wai Wai World Dec 1, 2004 · 1h Konami’s all-star action platformer is the challenge this time. Konami Man and Konami Lady must rescue six of Konami’s heroes in their own game worlds. This time, Arino has the strategy…
- Episode 5: Metroid Dec 15, 2004 · 1h Nintendo’s classic sci-fi game is thrust upon Arino this time, and his goal is not a very noble one. Inspired by a rumor, Arino hopes to clear Metroid as fast as he can, to see if heroine…
- Episode 6: Solomon no Kagi (Solomon's Key) Jan 19, 2005 · 1h What secrets are hidden in the many castle rooms of Solomon's Key? Arino takes control of the titular wizard and discovers the many wonders to be had in this difficult puzzle game. Arino…
- Episode 7: Prince of Persia (Part 1) Feb 2, 2005 · 1h Shortly after Arino completed Solomon’s Key, Sasano steps in with a Super Famicom and offered Arino the next challenge: Prince of Persia. With no break in between, Arino begins the…
- Episode 8: Prince of Persia (Part 2) Feb 16, 2005 · 1h Part two of the Prince of Persia challenge. The Western game completely hooks Arino in, but can he clear the game before the in game time limit?
- Episode 9: Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo (Mega Man 2) Mar 2, 2005 · 1h Arino takes on the most popular game in Capcom's Mega Man series, Mega Man 2! Contains interview with Etsunobu Ebisu.
- Episode 10: Super Mario Bros. 3 Mar 16, 2005 · 1h The season finale is on location at the Sun Hatoya hotel in Ito. Arino spends the last show in style. The challenge room is in a lovely suite overlooking the ocean. The TV and Famicom are…