# IGDB Global Gaming Database MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > IGDB Global Gaming Database MCP. It connects your AI to the world's largest gaming database to pull metadata, artwork, and franchise histories in real-time. Use it to audit titles, check regional age ratings, and organize massive game collections without manual browsing. ## Overview - **Category:** artificial-intelligence - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vh50C8Y2oD5XUhEVtNCm7So96etVBqehdOVkiwvs/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** game-metadata, video-games, industry-taxonomy, franchise-auditing, release-dates, gaming-intelligence ## Description Imagine you're building a database of every RPG released in the last decade. Usually, that means jumping between tabs, copying release dates, and hunting for high-res cover art. With this Connector, your agent does the heavy lifting. You can ask it to find specific titles, pull their official genres, or check which platforms they launched on. It handles the messy stuff like regional age ratings and theme keywords so you don't have to. You can track a specific franchise history or figure out which games fit a certain aesthetic without the manual grind. The data comes back ready to use. It's one of the many specialized tools you can find on Vinkius to turn your AI into a research powerhouse. You get precise details on artwork, summaries, and even content descriptions, making it a go-to for anyone who needs high-fidelity gaming data at scale. You can move from a vague idea to a structured list of titles with all their metadata in a single conversation. It's about getting the facts right the first time without the tedious search. ## Tools ### get_artworks Get official artworks for a game. This helps you find high-quality visuals for your project. ### list_collections Get details for a game collection or series. Use this to understand how games are grouped. ### search_covers Get cover art for a game. This is great for building visual catalogs. ### list_release_dates Get release dates for a game. Use it to map out a franchise timeline. ### search_games Search for video games on IGDB. Use it to find titles by name or keyword. ### list_age_ratings List common age ratings. This is essential for content safety audits. ### list_genres List common game genres. Use this to categorize games accurately. ### get_franchise Get details for a game franchise. This helps you see the scope of a series. ### get_game Get full details for a specific game ID. This provides the deep details needed for database entries. ### list_platforms List gaming platforms. Use it to see where a game can be played. ### list_themes List game themes. This helps you identify the core subjects of a game. ### list_keywords List descriptive keywords. This helps you understand the thematic tags of a title. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find Elden Ring and tell me its release date and what platforms it's on. ``` **Response:** ``` I've pulled the data for Elden Ring. Here are the details: * **Release Date:** March 25, 2022 * **Platforms:** PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC * **Genre:** Action RPG Would you like to see the official artwork or a summary of the game? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What are the age ratings for GTA V in different regions? ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked the global ratings for Grand Theft Auto V: | Region | Rating | Reason | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | North America | M | Mature Content | | Europe | 18 | Intense Violence | I can also pull the specific content descriptors if you need them. ``` **Prompt:** ``` List all the games in the Witcher franchise. ``` **Response:** ``` The Witcher franchise includes the following major titles: * **The Witcher** (Original) * **The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings** * **The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt** * **Gwent: The Witcher Card Game** Would you like the release dates or summaries for any of these specific titles? ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull official game artwork Your agent retrieves high-quality visuals and covers for any title in the database. ### Retrieve franchise release histories Get a full timeline of titles, spin-offs, and expansions for a specific gaming series. ### Search for specific video game titles Find specific games by name or keyword to get instant access to their core metadata. ### Check global age ratings Verify maturity levels and content descriptors across different regions like ESRB and PEGI. ### Query official genres and themes Access the official industry taxonomy to categorize games by theme or genre accurately. ### List available gaming platforms See every platform a game was released on along with its official abbreviation. ## Use Cases ### Auditing a franchise timeline A producer wants to see every release in a series. The agent uses get_franchise and list_collections to build a full history. ### Automating a metadata catalog A curator needs to populate a database with 500 titles. The agent uses get_game to pull summaries and platforms for every entry. ### Checking regional compliance A safety officer needs to verify ratings for a global launch. The agent uses list_age_ratings to find ESRB and PEGI data. ### Finding high-res assets A designer needs specific cover art for a presentation. The agent uses search_covers to find the exact visual needed. ## Benefits - Get accurate global age ratings using list_age_ratings to ensure your content meets regional standards. - Pull high-quality visuals with get_artworks and search_covers to populate your gallery without searching the web. - Map out entire series using get_franchise and list_collections to see how titles connect over time. - Standardize your data using list_genres and list_themes to ensure consistent categorization across your project. - Speed up research with search_games to find specific titles and their release dates instantly. - Access deep metadata with get_game to get summaries and platform info in a single request. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant access to professional gaming data without the manual search. 1. Subscribe to the Connector on Vinkius and grab your credentials. 2. Add your IGDB Client ID and Access Token to your client settings. 3. Ask your agent to find games, pull metadata, or audit titles. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the IGDB Global Gaming Database MCP find specific game titles?** Yes, it can search for thousands of titles across the database. You can ask it to find specific games by name, genre, or platform to get metadata instantly. **How does this help with content safety audits?** It provides access to official age ratings and content descriptors from various regions. This helps you quickly verify if a game meets local maturity standards. **Can I get artwork for my gaming project?** Yes, the Connector can pull official artworks and cover art for games. This is great for populating catalogs or creating visual presentations. **Does it support different regions for age ratings?** Yes, it includes support for major global rating systems like ESRB and PEGI, making it useful for international research. **Can it help me organize a game collection?** Absolutely. You can use it to pull consistent metadata, genres, and themes to help you categorize and organize your personal or professional game collections. **What kind of game genres can I search for?** You can query the official industry taxonomy, which includes a wide range of genres and themes used by the global gaming community. **Can my AI automatically find high-resolution artwork just by providing a game name?** Yes! Your agent can use `search_games` to find the unique ID and then run `get_artworks` or `search_covers` to retrieve multiple high-resolution image URLs directly from the IGDB cloud in seconds. **How do I easily check if a game is suitable for certain age groups in different regions?** Simply ask the agent to run the `list_age_ratings` tool. It will compile data from global systems like ESRB, PEGI, and CERO, providing precise content descriptors and rating levels for the target title. **Does the integration permit listing all games within a specific franchise or collection?** Yes. Tools like `get_franchise` and `list_collections` allow your agent to retrieve the entire historical timeline of a series, grouping related titles and spin-offs under their structural parent IDs.