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WCG Ultimate Gamer

9.0 / 10

2009

2 seasons

16 episodes

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An elimination-style reality series featuring a diverse group of top gamers who are tested in real-life challenges inspired by best-selling game titles, compete in video games themselves and ultimately must avoid elimination in head-to-head battles in an arena filled with hundreds of spectators. The player who is versatile and strategic enough to best their opponents in the both the real-life and gaming worlds emerges as the Ultimate Gamer.

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Cast

Hannah Simone

Joel Gourdin

Justin Wong

Seasons

Ep 1
1.Are You Ready to Rock?
10-03-200944m
The 12 gamers meet for the first time, move into the loft and learn they'll live the life of rock stars as they compete in Rock Band 2.
Ep 2
2.Kicking and Screaming
17-03-200944m
The gamers put both their physical abilities and gaming skills to the test at Virtua Fighter 5 and start to turn against one of their fellow competitors.
Ep 3
3.Shut Up and Drive
24-03-200944m
A gamer's return to the loft sparks major drama, and the contestants become stunt drivers in a unique challenge for Project Gotham Racing 4.
Ep 4
4.Move It or Lose It
31-03-200944m
Secrets are revealed and tempers flare as gamers show off their dance moves after being ambushed with Dance Dance Revolution.
Ep 5
5.Things Get Explosive
07-04-200944m
One gamer drives a wedge between fellow competitors and a battle looms between two rivals who face off in Samsung Stadium at Halo 3.
Ep 6
6.Sink or Swim
14-04-200944m
A relationship between two gamers takes an ugly turn and competitors dunk their way through an unexpected challenge for NBA Live '09.
Ep 7
7.The Gauntlet
21-04-200944m
The six remaining gamers are shocked to learn only two will survive The Gauntlet, an intense series of challenges where they'll play games like never before.
Ep 8
8.The Ultimate Showdown
28-04-200944m
The final two competitors face off in Samsung Stadium and the WCG Ultimate Gamer is crowned.

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