GameCenter CX - Season 2

GameCenter CX - Season 2

Season 2

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)
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DatesOct 20, 2004 - Mar 16, 2005
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Episodes

Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis)
Season 2Episode 160 min

Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis)

GameCenter CX has relaunched, and has a new format, focusing mostly on Arino's Challenge. Highlighted game is "Atlantis no Nazo" for Famicom. Meanwhile, Arino goes in search of the legendary SEGA arcade game, Hang-On.
Oct 20, 2004
Challenger
Season 2Episode 260 min

Challenger

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 cabinet, Hang-On.
Nov 3, 2004
Makai Mura (Ghosts 'n Goblins)
Season 2Episode 360 min

Makai Mura (Ghosts 'n Goblins)

Arino takes on the legendary excruciatingly difficult Famicom game Makai Mura (Ghosts 'n Goblins)
Nov 17, 2004
Konami Wai Wai World
Season 2Episode 460 min

Konami Wai Wai World

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 guide right off the bat — two of them, in fact, thanks to the staff. Contains interview with Hideo Kojima.
Dec 1, 2004
Metroid
Season 2Episode 560 min

Metroid

The classic Famicom Sci-Fi. Will Arino be able to unlock the rumoured secret ending?
Dec 15, 2004
Solomon no Kagi (Solomon's Key)
Season 2Episode 660 min

Solomon no Kagi (Solomon's Key)

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. His travels take him to an arcade in Chiba with some interesting games.
Jan 19, 2005
Prince of Persia (1)
Season 2Episode 760 min

Prince of Persia (1)

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 challenge. He must save the princess from the evil Jafar by completing 20 stages in under two hours.
Feb 2, 2005
Prince of Persia (2)
Season 2Episode 860 min

Prince of Persia (2)

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?
Feb 16, 2005
Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo (Mega Man 2)
Season 2Episode 960 min

Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo (Mega Man 2)

Arino takes on the most popular game in Capcom's Mega Man series, Mega Man 2! Contains interview with Etsunobu Ebisu.
Mar 2, 2005
Super Mario Bros. 3
Season 2Episode 1060 min

Super Mario Bros. 3

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 all set up, and he even has a new ergonomic chair to sit in and play with the least physical stress. And the game? One of the most stressful of all: Super Mario Bros. 3. Contains season 2 outtakes with Okamoto, Suzuki, Kojima, Igarashi and Ebisu.
Mar 16, 2005

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