The BEST episodes of GameCenter CX season 20
Every episode of GameCenter CX season 20, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of GameCenter CX season 20!
GameCenter CX (domestically imported as Retro Game Master) is a Japanese television series where Shinya Arino, a member of comedy duo Yoiko, plays Japan's most popular classic video games and records his progress. From shooters (his worst genre) to puzzles (his best) and anything in between, Arino tackles an amazing variety of games. He is supported by his Assistant Directors (ADs) and staff, who offer moral support, tips and tricks, and occasionally take the controller and play themselves. He also gets the chance to interview game designers and to visit arcades all over Japan.
#1 - GameCenter CX in Shikoku: The 88 Game Pilgrimage / KiKi KaiKai
Season 20 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/13/2016
In true Japanese TV fashion this impetus for this episode is a pun. Arino all travel the 4 K's of Shikoku's 4 regions in glorious 4K (presented here in 720p)! Arino will be undergoing his own version of the famous Shikoku Pilgrimage but instead of visiting 88 temples he'll be attempting to play 88 arcade games. Along the way he'll meet any manner of man, machine and monster much to the chagrin of Kibe. All whilst keeping in mind the goal of 88 arcade games being he makes it to his final destination, a fan meetup in Kagawan theme park. But of course no travel episode would be complete without a challenge to accompany it. For that challenge Arino will be playing the appropriately themed and named, Kiki KaiKai for the TurboGrafx-16. A predesessor to the Pocky & Rocky games, Arino must guide Sayo-chan on her own pilgrimage in order to release the seven lucky gods. Will Arino conquer feudal Japan? Will luck be on his side? Will there be enough footage? Watch to find out!
#2 - Altered Beast
Season 20 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/1/2016
Arino has risen from his grave to challenge the Genesis class, Altered Beast. While Altered Beast, with its simple auto-scrolling beat-em-up action, is simple by todays standards, the real drama of today's challenge will come from Arino having to deal with a newbie in the director's chair. Today's TamaGe excursion to a candy store in Nishitokyo is as traditional as it gets. Arino will be checking out this neighborhood staple outfitted with classic games, candy and an elderly owner with a personality to boot. In this one off segment shot during the recent Shikoku special, 5 of the staff competed in a beach footrace,similar to the one held during the American trip. Will it be the middle-aged Kibe and Arino, the young-gun Takahashi and Watari, or the marathon champ Kan who will take the spoils?
#3 - F-Zero X
Season 20 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/2/2017
Arino is back on track as he tackles the Nintendo 64 classic, F-Zero X. If he wants to be considered a real champion, Arino will have to make his way through the ranks and finish top when it matters most in this futuristic, adrenaline filled racer. Arino is in a quiet corner of Tokyo for today's candy store focused TamaGe. There are many familiar games to be found inside, and even though the old woman running the place hasn't met Arino before, there's a sense of familiarity about her too. On this Quiz Famionaire, Arino will need to have a sharp ear as he gradually tries to move closer to the top prize.
#4 - Pizza Pop!
Season 20 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/16/2017
Another self indulgent challenge sees Arino take on Pizza Pop! In a take as old as time, Arino must help the pizza delivery boy protagonist make $10,000 in order to buy a diamond ring for his girlfriend. The only things standing in his way are his rival in love Nick and Arino's platforming skills. It's a tamaGe outing so big it's a two parter in one episode! This time Arino is in Yokohama to check out an arcade that boasts over 100 games and prize machines. Straight out of the gate Arino heads to check out some of the arcade's original prize machine before roping in an unsuspecting shop assistant into the action. It's time for everyone's favorite, competely original quiz show, Quiz Famionaire! This time Arino is nearing the end game as he attempts to answer questions about Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Penguins.
#5 - Märchen Maze (1)
Season 20 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/16/2017
#6 - Super C
Season 20 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/2/2017
#7 - Code Name: Viper
Season 20 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/19/2017
#8 - Clock Tower 2 (2)
Season 20 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/22/2016
#9 - Clock Tower 2 (1)
Season 20 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/18/2016
#10 - Cosmo Police Galivan
Season 20 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/24/2016
#11 - Quiz Tonosama no Yabō 2: Zenkoku-ban
Season 20 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/10/2016
#12 - Somer Assault
Season 20 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/27/2016
#13 - Wurm: Journey to the Center of the Earth
Season 20 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2016
#14 - Osomatsu-kun: Hachamecha Gekijō
Season 20 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2016
#15 - Wagan Land 2
Season 20 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/7/2016
#16 - Chō Aniki (2)
Season 20 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/16/2016
#17 - Chō Aniki (1)
Season 20 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/2/2016
#18 - Rygar
Season 20 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/19/2016
#19 - Ape Escape (2)
Season 20 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2016