GameCenter CX — Season 17

201320 episodes9.0/10 (2 votes)

About this season

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.

Episodes (20)

1. Our First Disney Game! "The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse" (#157)

Aired 12 April 2013 • 60 min

Season 17 is a special season, the 10th anniversary season! In the first episode of this special season, Arino plays his first Disney game, the Capcom-made Magical Quest for the SNES.

2. While the Tokyo Marathon's Going... "Famicom Trainer Jogging Race" (#158)

Aired 26 April 2013 • 60 min

3. That Famous Gaming Masterpiece... "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (#159)

Aired 10 May 2013 • 60 min

4. Get On And Off: "Blaster Master" (#160)

Aired 24 May 2013 • 60 min

5. Aim For G1! "Best Keiba Derby Stallion" (#161)

Aired 7 June 2013 • 60 min

6. Shaking with Excitement for "Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest"! (#162) (1)

Aired 21 June 2013 • 60 min

7. Crazy About "Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest"! (#163) (2)

Aired 5 July 2013 • 60 min

After starting his Donkey Kong Country 2 challenge brimming with confidence Arino was quickly brought back to earth in the way only Rare games know how to do. With some 'words of encouragement' given by AD Matsui this is a quest Arino feels he must complete. A short GCCX News segment brings us to a press conference where a number of exciting announcements were made regarding the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the show. The size of Arino's ice cream is directly proportional to the size of the announcement so you know today's ice cream break is going to bring big news. Two suspicious fellows exchange a white package in the middle of a busy intersection but it's not the plot of a crime thriller, it's Famicom Sniper.

8. Moved by "Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest"! (#164) (3)

Aired 18 July 2013 • 60 min

In what is a first for the show Arino's challenge of Donkey Kong Country 2 was stretched into a third day. With only the last world standing between Arino and victory he'll be praying that this challenge won't throw up any more surprises than it already has. For this week's TamaGe Arino is tipped off about a miraculous toy store. First up Arino plays a class beat-em-up before speaking to the owner in order to discover the true nature of the miracle of which the postcard spoke. Arino will have to deal with a special guest who's quick on the draw if he hopes to guess the game in Famicom Sniper. This Project: Game Version 3 segment brings us what will undoubtedly be the first of many production meetings to discuss ideas for the third Retro Game Challenge title.