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The Best Episodes of GameCenter CX

Every episode of GameCenter CX ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of GameCenter CX!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    GameCenter CX Season 15 Episode 7 - Golf? Or Billiards? "Kirby's Dream Course" (#123)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Golf? Or Billiards? "Kirby's Dream Course" (#123)

    S15:E7

    Kirby Bowl (Kirby’s Dream Course) isn’t a regular Kirby game — it’s a crazy hybrid of mini-golf and elements of pool, with Kirby being the ball, and needing to get through the tricky courses by destroying all the enemies and dropping into the hole at the end.

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  2. GameCenter CX Season 17 Episode 16 - Arino's Challenge in Budokan Documentary (#172)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Arino's Challenge in Budokan Documentary (#172)

    S17:E16

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. GameCenter CX Season 10 Episode 8 - Nakayama Approved! "Fatal Fury Special" (#77)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Nakayama Approved! "Fatal Fury Special" (#77)

    S10:E8

    The game that AD Nakayama wanted Arino to try finally makes an appearance! Fatal Fury Special in addition to being one of Nakayama's favorite games, is Arino's second fighting game challenge. During the challenge Nakayama announces that this episode will be his last.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. GameCenter CX Season 15 Episode 4 - Can You!? Can't You!? Puzzle and Action in "Tant-R" (#120)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Can You!? Can't You!? Puzzle and Action in "Tant-R" (#120)

    S15:E4

    For the first time, Arino challenges a mini-game compilation title, Tant-R on the Mega Drive.

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  5. GameCenter CX Season 15 Episode 6 - A Marvel? "Comix Zone" (#122)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - A Marvel? "Comix Zone" (#122)

    S15:E6

    Arino takes on Sega's unique comic book styled beat-em up.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. GameCenter CX Season 17 Episode 19 - The Vampire of Legend... "Nosferatu" (#175) (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - The Vampire of Legend... "Nosferatu" (#175) (1)

    S17:E19

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. GameCenter CX Season 18 Episode 1 - Miyashita World! "Seahorse Fighter" (#177)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Miyashita World! "Seahorse Fighter" (#177)

    S18:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. GameCenter CX Season 18 Episode 2 - The Royal Road Again... "Mega Man X" (#178) (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The Royal Road Again... "Mega Man X" (#178) (1)

    S18:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. GameCenter CX Season 1 Episode 1 - Taito: Takeshi no Chousenjou (Takeshi's Challenge)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Taito: Takeshi no Chousenjou (Takeshi's Challenge)

    S1:E1

    In the first episode of Game Center CX, Arino visits Taito to learn it's history and play one of it's most difficult and cruel games Takeshi no Chousenjou. Upon first entering Taito he marvels at the Space Invaders machine. Tomohiro Nishikado, the creator of Space Invaders comes and discusses with Arino the history and impact of the game and they challenge one another to a game. After this Arino meets Akira Saito to discuss the Densha de GO! series. As the tour continues he finds out nobody from the original development team of Takeshi no Chousenjou is left so he meets Tetsuo Egawa instead to discuss it. To find out more about the legendary game he talks to Kazuhiro Hayashi who presents Arino with guidebooks for the game. Finally we see Arino tackle Takeshi no Chousenjou which includes various hilarious snippits of him getting frustrated at the game's bizarre challenges such as singing karaoke, and waiting one hour without pushing anything.

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  10. GameCenter CX Season 1 Episode 2 - Koei: Angelique Trois
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Koei: Angelique Trois

    S1:E2

    Arino visits the headquarters of Koei to speak with the two men behind the Dynasty Warriors and Nobunaga’s Ambition series of games. He then speaks to a PR representative about another of their popular series, Angelique before taking on the latest addition to the dating sim series, Angelique Trois. It's quite a change of pace from Arino's last challenge but that may work against him as he relaxes and opens his heart to his many suitors. Contains interviews with Kou Shibusawa, Takazumi Tomoike, and Tomomi Matsushita.

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  11. GameCenter CX Season 1 Episode 3 - Capcom: Tekki (Steel Battalion)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Capcom: Tekki (Steel Battalion)

    S1:E3

    Arino enters the Capcom building in Osaka and meets his first interviewee: Keiji Inafune, the creator of Mega Man and Onimusha, among others. Then he interviews Hiroyuki Kobayash and Atsushi Inaba. Lastly, Arino takes a seat in the Fuji Multi-Theater for some extra-special playtime with Tekki (Steel Battalion).

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  12. GameCenter CX Season 1 Episode 4 - Sega: Roommania #203
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Sega: Roommania #203

    S1:E4

    Rather than center on one company, this episode of Game Center CX explores an entire game series: specifically, Sega’s Sakura Taisen. Arino challenges Sega's Roommania #203 for the Sega Dreamcast. Contains interview with Oji Hiroi.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. GameCenter CX Season 1 Episode 5 - Hudson: Star Force
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Hudson: Star Force

    S1:E5

    This episode centers on Hudson, featuring some of their hit games in the collection. The Challenge centers on Star Force where Arino must get the 50,000 bonus from Rarios; Takahashi Meiijin shows up to help Arino as well. Contains interviews with Akira Sakuma and Eiji Shio.

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  14. GameCenter CX Season 1 Episode 6 - ASCII: Astro Robo SASA
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - ASCII: Astro Robo SASA

    S1:E6

    During this episode Arino's challenge is to defeat Astro SASA! Will he surpass this challenge or give in? Contains an interview with Hiroyuki Sonobe.

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  15. GameCenter CX Season 1 Episode 7 - Namco: Galaga
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Namco: Galaga

    S1:E7

    Can Arino blast every enemy in the arcade classic Galaga's first bonus stage?! Featuring interviews with Iwatani Toru (Pac-Man) and Endo Masanobu (Xevious, Tower of Druaga).

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  16. GameCenter CX Season 1 Episode 8 - Chunsoft: Door Door
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Chunsoft: Door Door

    S1:E8

    Arino must trap six aliens at once behind one door in the Famicom classic Door Door. Featuring the game's creator, and Chunsoft founder Nakamura Koichi as well as an interview with Shinichiro Tomie.

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  17. GameCenter CX Season 1 Episode 9 - Konami: Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Gradius, and Track & Field
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Konami: Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Gradius, and Track & Field

    S1:E9

    In this episode Arino is faced with a 3 round Konami challenge. He must go through challenges on the games Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Gradius, & Konami Hyper Olympics. Features extensive interviews with developers (Shingo Takatsuka, Akira Yamaoka, and Toshiki Yamamura) behind the PES and Silent Hill series.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. GameCenter CX Season 1 Episode 10 - Nintendo - Super Mario Brothers 2 - The Lost Levels (Part 1)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Nintendo - Super Mario Brothers 2 - The Lost Levels (Part 1)

    S1:E10

    Arino is faced with the difficult challenge of beating Super Mario Brothers 2 for the Famicom Disk System. He first practices is skills with the original Super Mario Brothers before moving onto Super Mario Brothers 2; will he be able to beat the game? Or will he be defeated by one of Nintendo's own? Contains interview with Yoshio Sakamoto.

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  19. GameCenter CX Season 1 Episode 11 - Nintendo - Super Mario Brothers 2 - The Lost Levels (Part 2)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Nintendo - Super Mario Brothers 2 - The Lost Levels (Part 2)

    S1:E11

    Previously bested by Super Mario Bros 2 (SMB: The Lost Levels), Arino vows revenge. Staff involved in the Pokemon games are interviewed including Satoshi Tajiri.

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  20. GameCenter CX Season 2 Episode 1 - Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis)

    S2:E1

    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 arcade trip (TamaGe) to the roof of a department store where he plays a number of classic prize games before being introduced to his newest assistant director. Arino then conducts an interview with Game Republic founder and the creator of a number of classic Capcom games, Yoshiki Okamoto.

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  21. GameCenter CX Season 2 Episode 2 - Challenger
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Challenger

    S2:E2

    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.

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  22. GameCenter CX Season 2 Episode 3 - Makaimura (Ghosts 'n Goblins)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Makaimura (Ghosts 'n Goblins)

    S2:E3

    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 of the more brutal game over screens Arino manages to recover to play a boat load of classic games but he still pines to get a chance at Xevious. Arino then speaks to one of the most revered game creators of all time, Sega's Yu Suzuki. They speak about a number of his cherished creations and even have a bout in Championship Boxing.

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  23. GameCenter CX Season 2 Episode 4 - Konami Wai Wai World
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Konami Wai Wai World

    S2:E4

    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.

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  24. GameCenter CX Season 2 Episode 5 - Metroid
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Metroid

    S2:E5

    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 Samus Aran really does take her clothes off after a speedy clear. Contains interviews with Akira Sakuma, Takayuki Doi and Chisa Yokoyama.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. GameCenter CX Season 2 Episode 6 - Solomon no Kagi (Solomon's Key)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Solomon no Kagi (Solomon's Key)

    S2:E6

    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 travels to Matsudo to visit an arcade with a name fit for a boss, Mechman. Arino barely makes it inside before he finds himself fending off ninjas and flying into the Danger Zone. Arino then meets the creator of the much beloved game centric manga series, Game Center Arashi. Creator Sugaya Mitsuru discloses his favorite game and presents Arino with a gift to top off what is an informative and entertaining interview.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Golf? Or Billiards? "Kirby's Dream Course" (#123)" is the best rated episode of "GameCenter CX". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/7/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Arino's Challenge in Budokan Documentary (#172)".