7.4/105 votes#1 - Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis)
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/20/2004
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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NaN/100 votes#2 - Challenger
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/2004
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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7.2/105 votes#3 - Makaimura (Ghosts 'n Goblins)
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/17/2004
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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NaN/100 votes#4 - Konami Wai Wai World
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/1/2004
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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NaN/100 votes#5 - Metroid
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/15/2004
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.
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NaN/100 votes#6 - Solomon no Kagi (Solomon's Key)
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/19/2005
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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7.6/105 votes#7 - Prince of Persia (Part 1)
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/2/2005
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. Contains interview with Koji Igarashi.
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7.6/105 votes#8 - Prince of Persia (Part 2)
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/16/2005
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?
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7.2/105 votes#9 - Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo (Mega Man 2)
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2005
Arino takes on the most popular game in Capcom's Mega Man series, Mega Man 2! Contains interview with Etsunobu Ebisu.
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7.0/105 votes#10 - Super Mario Bros. 3
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/16/2005
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.
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The Best Episodes of GameCenter CX Season 2
Every episode of GameCenter CX Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of GameCenter CX Season 2!
Shinya Arino, a member of comedy duo Yoiko, plays Japan's most popular video games and records his progress as he works through a time limit,...
Genre:Comedy
Network:Fuji TV
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis)" is the best rated episode of "GameCenter CX" season 2. It scored 7.4/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/20/2004. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Challenger".