1x01 Taito - Takeshi's Challenge
November 5, 2003 12:00 am
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 Arina 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. Does Arino complete Takeshi's insane challenge? Watch and find out!
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. Does Arino complete Takeshi's insane challenge? Watch and find out!
1x02 Koei - Angelique Trois
November 19, 2003 12:00 am
Arino visits Koei's studios and takes the grand tour, meeting some of it's major game designers and creators along the way. His game challenge is Koei's 'game for women', Angelique Trois. Will he be able to capture the heart of a beautiful prince?
1x03 Capcom - Steel Battalion
December 3, 2003 12:00 am
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).
1x04 Sakura Taisen - ROOMMANIA#203
December 17, 2003 12:00 am
Rather than center on one company, this episode of Game Center CX explores an entire game series: specifically, Sega’s Sakura Taisen.
1x05 Hudson - Star Force
January 14, 2004 12:00 am
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.
1x06 Derby Stallion & Astro Robo SASA
January 28, 2004 12:00 am
During this episode Arino's challenge is to defeat Astro SASA! Will he surpass this challenge or give in?
1x07 Namco - Galaga
February 11, 2004 12:00 am
In this episode of Game Center CX, Arino challenges Namco's 1985 Galaga. His challenge; to get the bonus stage's 10,000 points
1x08 Chun Soft - Door Door
February 25, 2004 12:00 am
During this episode Arino challenges Chun Soft's Door Door. Nakamura Kouichi the creator of Door Door shows up to help Arino in his challenge.
1x09 Konami - Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Gradius, and Track & Field
March 11, 2004 12:00 am
In this episode Arino is faced with a 3 round Konami challenge. He must go through Yei Ar Kung-Fu, Gradius, & Konami Hyper Olympics.
1x10 Nintendo - Super Mario Bros 1 & 2
April 1, 2004 12:00 am
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 Nintindo's own...



