WCG Ultimate Gamer
WCG Ultimate Gamer

WCG Ultimate Gamer (2009)

9.0 (3 votes)
2 Seasons
March 10, 2009
English
Reality

Synopsis

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.

Creator

Jason Ahn, Dwight D. Smith, Zeph Stuart

Network

Syfy

Episodes

Are You Ready to Rock?
E1

Are You Ready to Rock?

Mar 10, 2009
44 min

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.

Kicking and Screaming
E2

Kicking and Screaming

Mar 17, 2009
44 min

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.

Shut Up and Drive
E3

Shut Up and Drive

Mar 24, 2009
44 min

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.

Move It or Lose It
E4

Move It or Lose It

Mar 31, 2009
44 min

Secrets are revealed and tempers flare as gamers show off their dance moves after being ambushed with Dance Dance Revolution.

Things Get Explosive
E5

Things Get Explosive

Apr 7, 2009
44 min

One gamer drives a wedge between fellow competitors and a battle looms between two rivals who face off in Samsung Stadium at Halo 3.

Sink or Swim
E6

Sink or Swim

Apr 14, 2009
44 min

A relationship between two gamers takes an ugly turn and competitors dunk their way through an unexpected challenge for NBA Live '09.

The Gauntlet
E7

The Gauntlet

Apr 21, 2009
44 min

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.

The Ultimate Showdown
E8

The Ultimate Showdown

Apr 28, 2009
44 min

The final two competitors face off in Samsung Stadium and the WCG Ultimate Gamer is crowned.

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

WCG Ultimate Gamer

Status

Canceled

Seasons

2

Episodes

16

Production

ITV Studios America, Granada America, Mission Control Media