GameCenter CX: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of GameCenter CX Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
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Kato-chan & Ken-chan (J.J. & Jeff)
Apr 13, 2005
Season 3 opens with Arino being officially "promoted" to Kacho Dairi (Deputy Section Chief). The first challenge of the season is Hudson’s Kato-chan & Ken-chan, for the PC-Engine.
Attack! Takeshi's Castle Showdown (Family Trainer)
Apr 27, 2005
Arino's body is pushed to its limit as he challenges the power pad game, Attack! Takeshi's Castle Showdown. Based on the hit TV series of the same name, it stars the maniacal Beat
Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You
May 11, 2005
To celebrate his recent engagement Arino is tasked with beating the dating sim, Tokimeki Memorial. The staff hope that his gameplay will instruct lovelorn viewers in how to succeed
Famicom Jump: History of Heroes
May 25, 2005
In a series first this week's challenge features the licensed video game, Famicom Jump. What sets Famicom Jump apart is that it doesn't only feature a single licensed character but
Dream Factory: Doki Doki Panic (Super Mario Bros. 2)
Jun 8, 2005
In a brilliant piece of network synergy Arino will challenge the disk system classic, Doki Doki Panic. Originally a promotional tool for Fuji TV, Doki Doki Panic was very famously
Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken
Jun 22, 2005
Based on the classic manga from Astro Boy creator, Osamu Tezuka, it's Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken! The game features a mix of puzzle and platforming elements so we'll have
Super Mario World (Part 1)
Jul 6, 2005
Arino's history with the Super Mario series is mixed to put it extremely generously. He hopes to rectify this when he challenges one of the true all time classics in Super Mario Wo
Super Mario World (Part 2)
Jul 23, 2005
We pick up right where we left off as Arino struggles to conquer Super Mario World. Watch as he ventures closer to Bowser's lair in what will prove to be the most dramatic episode
Meikyu Kumikyoku: Milon no Daibouken (Milon's Secret Castle)
Aug 3, 2005
For this episode Arino challenges the much maligned Hudson classic, Milon's Secret Castle. This early entry in the action adventure genre has a bottomless bag of gotchas which Arin
Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)
Aug 31, 2005
A few familiar faces return and present Arino with his final challenge of the season, The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past! Will Arino be able to finish a game that he claims is