GameCenter CX - 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)

10 Episodes

Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis)

Season 2 - Episode 1

Arino faces the challenging platformer for the NES, Atlantis no Nazo. Will Arino get the hang of its difficult controls and unforgiving leve...

Challenger

Season 2 - Episode 2

Arino challenges "Challenger" for Famicom (1986). In a game that often changes the gameplay style, can he prevail? Meanwhile, he continues h...

Makaimura (Ghosts 'n Goblins)

Season 2 - Episode 3

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 ...

Konami Wai Wai World

Season 2 - Episode 4

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 g...

Metroid

Season 2 - Episode 5

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 cle...

Solomon no Kagi (Solomon's Key)

Season 2 - Episode 6

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 ...

Prince of Persia (Part 1)

Season 2 - Episode 7

Shortly after Arino completed Solomon’s Key, Sasano steps in with a Super Famicom and offered Arino the next challenge: Prince of Persia. Wi...

Prince of Persia (Part 2)

Season 2 - Episode 8

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 li...

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

Season 2 - Episode 9

Arino takes on the most popular game in Capcom's Mega Man series, Mega Man 2! Contains interview with Etsunobu Ebisu.

Super Mario Bros. 3

Season 2 - Episode 10

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 suit...