Season 2
(2004)
Overview
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.…
Cast
Episodes
Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis) 0.0
October 20, 2004
Arino faces the challenging platformer for the NES, Atlantis no Nazo. Will Arino get the hang of its difficult controls…
Challenger 0.0
November 3, 2004
Arino challenges "Challenger" for Famicom (1986). In a game that often changes the gameplay style, can he prevail? Mean…
Makaimura (Ghosts 'n Goblins) 0.0
November 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 co…
Konami Wai Wai World 0.0
December 1, 2004
Konami’s all-star action platformer is the challenge this time. Konami Man and Konami Lady must rescue six of Konami’s …
Metroid 0.0
December 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 rumo…
Solomon no Kagi (Solomon's Key) 0.0
January 19, 2005
What secrets are hidden in the many castle rooms of Solomon's Key? Arino takes control of the titular wizard and discov…
Prince of Persia (Part 1) 0.0
February 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 (Part 2) 0.0
February 16, 2005
Part two of the Prince of Persia challenge. The Western game completely hooks Arino in, but can he clear the game befor…
Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo (Mega Man 2) 0.0
March 2, 2005
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 0.0
March 16, 2005
The season finale is on location at the Sun Hatoya hotel in Ito. Arino spends the last show in style. The challenge roo…