Japan has given us a few television gems over the years. A lot of memorable anime series, sure, but a fair share of live-action programming as well (what, you want me to make a list?). But for the country that practically defined "game culture," not a lot of interesting game-related programming has come through. But can we really fault them? Like the rest of the world, most of the video game stuff on Japanese TV has been kids’ shows, a news story every so often or, these days, nerdy DVDs — nothing really, truly memorable.

Game Center CX is different. It’s comedic, dramatic, even a bit mental, but altogether it’s an unforgettable show about what sounds like a forgettable concept: a guy trying to beat old Nintendo games. I was late to the party when I saw it, but once I did, I had to see all of it. After that, I decided I had to share it the best way I could, and this episode guide is the result. You could call it "spoiling," or at least "insane," but I’ll gladly wear those badges if anyone else finds the show and loves it as I have.
–Ray Barnholt

Updated 4/4/2010
Season 12 is finished, and I’m taking a break along with the show. See you in the summer!

Table of Contents

The Show

The Host
The Segments
The Staff
The DVDs
The Books
The Games
External Links

The Episodes

GAME CENTER CX © Fuji Television Network, Inc.