Games Data Explorer API

The Games Data Explorer API offers structured and parameterized access to video game data, including publishers, game titles, and detailed game information. Users can filter and explore the vast dataset interactively without overloading responses.

The Games Data Explorer API provides access to detailed information about video games, sourced from VGChartz. The API is designed to retrieve data in a structured, modular manner. Users can explore publishers, fetch lists of games by specific publishers, and retrieve in-depth details about individual games using flexible query parameters. This approach enhances usability by avoiding large payloads and supports efficient data filtering for analytics, game research, and more.

API Documentation

Endpoints


This endpoint allows users to retrieve a list of all game producers available in the dataset.


                                                                            
POST https://zylalabs.com/api/6032/games+data+explorer+api/8129/get+game+producers
                                                                            
                                                                        

Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"producers":["The Tetris Company","Activision","Nintendo","Rockstar Games","EA Sports","Mojang","Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment","Ubisoft","Electronic Arts","Square","Capcom","Sony Interactive Entertainment","2K Games","Bethesda Softworks","Bandai","CD Projekt","PUBG Corporation","Team17","Microprose","MECC","Valve"]}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get game producers - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request POST 'https://zylalabs.com/api/6032/games+data+explorer+api/8129/get+game+producers' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' --header 'Content-Type: application/json' --data-raw '{}'


This endpoint enables users to fetch a list of games developed by a specific producer. To use it, you need to indicate a producer as a parameter. You can get them from the first endpoint.


                                                                            
POST https://zylalabs.com/api/6032/games+data+explorer+api/8130/get+games+by+producers
                                                                            
                                                                        

Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"games":["Pokemon","Super Mario","Mario Kart","The Legend of Zelda","Animal Crossing","Super Smash Bros.","Mario Party","Donkey Kong"]}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get games by producers - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request POST 'https://zylalabs.com/api/6032/games+data+explorer+api/8130/get+games+by+producers' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' --header 'Content-Type: application/json' --data-raw '{"producer":"Required"}'


This endpoint allows users to search for detailed information about a specific game. To use it, you need to indicate a game as a parameter. To get them, use the second endpoint.


                                                                            
POST https://zylalabs.com/api/6032/games+data+explorer+api/8131/get+games+details
                                                                            
                                                                        

Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"game":"Pokemon","producer":"Nintendo","rank":3,"total_shipped":"484.46m","release_date":"28th Sep 98","last_update":"03rd Feb 20"}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get games details - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request POST 'https://zylalabs.com/api/6032/games+data+explorer+api/8131/get+games+details' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' --header 'Content-Type: application/json' --data-raw '{"game":"Required"}'


API Access Key & Authentication

After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the Games Data Explorer API REST API, simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.
Headers
Header Description
Authorization [Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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Users can utilize flexible query parameters to filter and explore the dataset, allowing for targeted searches without overwhelming the response payload.

Yes, the API allows users to fetch lists of games by specific publishers, enabling detailed exploration of games associated with particular companies.

The API enhances usability by providing efficient data filtering for analytics and research, allowing users to retrieve in-depth details about individual games without large data loads.

The Games Data Explorer API provides structured access to a variety of video game data, including information about publishers, game titles, and detailed game statistics. Users can filter and explore this data interactively, allowing for efficient retrieval of specific information without overwhelming responses.

Each endpoint returns structured data related to video games. The "get game producers" endpoint returns a list of game producers, "get games by producers" returns a list of games associated with a specific producer, and "get games details" provides detailed information about a specific game, including its producer, rank, total shipments, release date, and last update.

Key fields include "producers" in the first endpoint, "games" in the second, and "game," "producer," "rank," "total_shipped," "release_date," and "last_update" in the third. These fields provide essential information for identifying and analyzing video games.

Response data is organized in JSON format, with each endpoint returning a structured object. For example, the "get games details" endpoint returns an object containing specific attributes of a game, making it easy to parse and utilize in applications.

The "get games by producers" and "get games details" endpoints require specific parameters: a producer name for the second endpoint and a game title for the third. These parameters allow users to customize their queries and retrieve targeted data.

The "get game producers" endpoint provides a comprehensive list of game producers. The "get games by producers" endpoint offers titles developed by a specified producer, while the "get games details" endpoint delivers in-depth statistics and information about individual games.

Users can leverage the returned data for various applications, such as game analytics, research, and development. For instance, by analyzing the "total_shipped" field, users can assess a game's popularity, while the "release_date" can help track trends in game releases over time.

Typical use cases include game market analysis, academic research on gaming trends, and developing applications that require detailed game information. The API's structured access allows for efficient data retrieval tailored to specific research or business needs.

The Games Data Explorer API sources its data from VGChartz, a reputable provider of video game statistics. Regular updates and quality checks ensure that the data remains accurate and reliable for users conducting research or analysis.

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