Ep 2. Isolated in Cyberspace, Part 1

Yugi and his friends are back in action in the third season of Yu-Gi-Oh! With the defeat of Marik, the gang thinks that they can finally relax and enjoy the end of summer. However, their break is short-lived as they are quickly thrown into a new adventure.

In season 3 episode 2, titled "Isolated in Cyberspace, Part 1", the gang gets invited to the virtual reality game known as "Duel Monsters." KaibaCorp has created a system that allows players to enter a fully-realized virtual world where they can duel with other players from around the world.

Despite some reservations, Yugi and his friends decide to join in on the fun. However, when they log on to the game, they quickly realize that something is not quite right. The other players they encounter seem to be AI-controlled instead of actual human beings.

As they explore the virtual world, the gang stumbles upon a shady figure who gives them a warning. He tells them that they need to leave the virtual world as soon as possible or else they will become trapped there forever.

Despite their initial shock, Yugi and his friends soon realize that the warning is no joke. They are unable to log out of the game and realize that they have been trapped in cyberspace. With no way out, they must navigate the virtual world and find a way to escape.

As they continue through the game, they encounter strange creatures and unexpected obstacles that they must overcome if they want to survive. The AI-controlled characters that they encounter are vicious and seem to be aware that they are not real.

As the gang makes their way through the virtual world, they begin to realize that they are being watched. They deduce that the person controlling the virtual world is none other than the infamous villain, Maximillion Pegasus.

Pegasus, who was previously thought to be dead, has somehow managed to regain some control over the virtual world. He has created this cyberspace to capture the duelists and force them to duel against his AI-controlled characters.

Once the gang discovers this, they know that they must find a way to beat the system and escape before they are trapped there forever.

"Isolated in Cyberspace, Part 1" is a thrilling episode that sets up the third season of Yu-Gi-Oh! perfectly. With a new virtual world to explore and new challenges to face, Yugi and his friends must once again rely on their skills and strength to survive. The episode promises great things to come for the rest of the season and leaves viewers on the edge of their seats.