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Title: GameCenter CX

Overview: 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, usually lasting up to one day. He is supported by his Assistant Directors and Staff, both via moral support and actual gameplay. He also gets the chance to interview game designers and to play arcade games occasionally.

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  • : Shinya Arino
  • GameCenter CX - Super Mario Bros. 2 (Specials - Episode 1)

    After 13 hours of playing, Arino died mere inches from the flag at level 8-2. Exhausted and depressed our intrepid host threw in the towel. Revenge shall be had in this special episode of Game Center CX! Meanwhile, Arino and the staff visit a variety of hot spring resorts to learn more about the retro game centers that can be found there.

    GameCenter CX - Transformers: Convoy no Nazo (Specials - Episode 2)

    GameCenter CX - The Far North Game Travelogue Part 1-2 (Specials - Episode 3)

    Arino starts the journey at Tonekko no Yu, an indoor hot spring center in Monbetsu-cho. He steps into the game center, where the "Money Exchanger" sign is bigger than the actual "Game Corner" sign. Consider it all too telling: as soon as he steps in, Arino’s surprised by the small size of the place compared to the rest of the building. And there are more prize and pachislo machines than video games.

    GameCenter CX - The Far North Game Travelogue Part 3-4 (Specials - Episode 4)

    The gang travels to downtown Asahika. Unfortunately the larger number of people around hasn’t made it any warmer. At any rate, he walks down to the next target: a dedicated game center called the Sugai Amusement Factory.

    GameCenter CX - The Far North Game Travelogue Part 5-7 (Specials - Episode 5)

    This time we’re in Kayoru, and the gang is getting ever closer to the northern tip of the island. The next place to visit is Sun Pillar, another hot spring center surrounded by trees.

    GameCenter CX - The Far North Game Travelogue Part 8-9 (Specials - Episode 6)

    Arino’s arrived at Wakkanai Station, signifying the northernmost town in Hokkaido and the home stretch of the journey. But there’s still a couple more places to check out! Arino heads over to Hitoshi no Mise for a bite to eat, and he asks the owner about the area before settling down with an order of kanimeshi (crab & rice).

    GameCenter CX - Ikki (Specials - Episode 7)

    GameCenter CX - Twinbee (Specials - Episode 8)

    GameCenter CX - Bomberman (Specials - Episode 9)

    Arino attempts to clear Bomberman, midway through the challenge Tojima returns with a strategy guide in hand and series of unique demands.

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 1: Mega Man 9 (Part 1) (Specials - Episode 10)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 1: Mega Man 9 (Part 2) (Specials - Episode 11)

    GameCenter CX - New Years Live Special: Tower of Druaga (Specials - Episode 12)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 2: Youkai Douchuuki, Ninja JaJaMaru-kun, The Super Shinobi, Kaizou Ningen Shubibiman, Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Golden Axe, Super Gussun Oyoyo (Specials - Episode 13)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 3: Star Force (Specials - Episode 14)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 4: Downtown Special: Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki da yo Zenin Shugou! (Specials - Episode 15)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 5: SPLATTER HOUSE (Specials - Episode 16)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 6: VOLFIED (Specials - Episode 17)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 7: Super Mario Kart (Specials - Episode 18)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 8: Super Mario Bros. 3 (Specials - Episode 19)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 8: Super Mario Bros. 3 (Part 2) (Specials - Episode 20)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 8: Super Mario Bros. 3 (Part 3) (Specials - Episode 21)

    GameCenter CX - Yie Ar Kung Fu (Specials - Episode 22)

    GameCenter CX - Game Center CX Live Special: Lemmings (Specials - Episode 23)

    Game Center CX first 24 live show held in the Fuji TV Multi Theater on August 29th, 2009 in front of a live audience. Arino once again challenges Lemmings.

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 9: Super Metroid (Specials - Episode 24)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 9: Super Metroid (Part 2) (Specials - Episode 25)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 9: Super Metroid (Part 3) (Specials - Episode 26)

    GameCenter CX - Binary Land (Specials - Episode 27)

    This DVD exclusive challenge was included in GCCX DVD Box Set 7. The goal of the game is two reunite the two love birds. In order to spice things up, the staff has prepared cards with romance questions written on them. Each time Arino clears 10 stages he must draw one of the cards and answer the questions written on them.

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 11: Excitebike 3D (Specials - Episode 28)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 12: Star Fox 64 (Specials - Episode 29)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 13: Xevious (Specials - Episode 30)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 14: Donkey Kong (Specials - Episode 31)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 15: Kirby Super Star (Specials - Episode 33)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 16: Iwata Asks, Balloon Fight (Specials - Episode 34)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 17: Balloon Fight (Wii U VC) (Specials - Episode 35)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 18: Fire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo (Wii-U VC) (Specials - Episode 36)

    GameCenter CX - Nintendo Channel 19: Mother 2 (Specials - Episode 37)

    GameCenter CX - Game Center CX Live Special: Takeshi no Chosenjou (Specials - Episode 38)

    GameCenter CX - Game Center CX in ASIA (Specials - Episode 39)

    GameCenter CX - Game Center CX: Arino no Chosenjou (Specials - Episode 40)

    Special episode released as a bonus DVD with the release of Game Center CX: Arino no Chosenjou 2.

    GameCenter CX - REVENGE Against "Legend of the Mystical Ninja" (Specials - Episode 41)

    GameCenter CX - REVENGE Against "The Genji and Heike Clans" (Specials - Episode 42)

    Immediately after his DVD special challenge City Connection, Arino is given a chance to get his revenge on The Genji and Heike Clans, however he has a 3 hour time limit to do so. If he loses this time, the challenge will be declared a loss forever. To help him through this hurdle AD Takahashi summons a special helper...

    GameCenter CX - The Far South Game Travelogue (Specials - Episode 43)

    Arino and company search for the game center that's the farthest south possible in Japan.

    GameCenter CX - DVD-BOX14 Challenge - Super Dodge Ball (Specials - Episode 44)

    GameCenter CX - DVD-BOX15 Challenge - Resident Evil 2 (1) (Specials - Episode 45)

    GameCenter CX - DVD-BOX15 Challenge - Resident Evil 2 (2) (Specials - Episode 46)

    GameCenter CX - GameCenter KBX (Specials - Episode 47)

    A one-hour special broadcast where GameCenter CX staff writer Masayuki Kibe takes on the main character role, and Chief Arino appears as a guest.

    GameCenter CX - GameCenter CX in Paris (Specials - Episode 48)

    GameCenter CX - Arino's Challenge in Budokan (Specials - Episode 49)

    GameCenter CX - DVD-BOX9 Challenge - Spelunker (Specials - Episode 51)

    GameCenter CX - Mega Drive Special - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Specials - Episode 76)

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