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MobyGames Connector for AI agents.

11 live capabilities

Research video game history and studio portfolios with direct database access.

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Why people use MobyGames

MobyGames for Accurate Video Game Research

With this Connector, you just ask your agent for the facts. It pulls the release dates, developer info, and critic scores into one clear summary instantly.

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What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to a massive gaming database without leaving your chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    The Retrospective Article

    A journalist wants to know everyone who worked on a 1998 classic.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    The Portfolio Audit

    A researcher needs to see every game FromSoftware ever made.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    The Platform Guide

    A creator wants to find every RPG on the Switch.

Complete set · 11capabilities

The complete MobyGames capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with MobyGames.

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through MobyGames.

  1. 01 Capability

    Get attributes

    Fetch specific game tags like Open world or Multiplayer to filter results. This helps you find games with specific mechanics.

  2. 02 Capability

    Get developers

    Look up specific studios to see their full history and game portfolio. This is great for mapping out a studio's output.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get game by id

    Pull every piece of data for a specific game, from screenshots to MobyScores. This is the best way to get full details.

  4. 04 Capability

    Get game credits

    Get a full list of people, roles, and departments for a specific title. Use this to see who actually built the game.

Capability set02 / 03

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through MobyGames.

  1. 05 Capability

    Get game group

    See all titles in a specific franchise or series along with their descriptions. This helps you see how a series evolved.

  2. 06 Capability

    Get game groups

    Browse all available game series and franchises in the database. Use this to find related titles in a series.

  3. 07 Capability

    Get platforms

    Retrieve a list of all gaming platforms to narrow down your search results. Use this to find games for specific hardware.

  4. 08 Capability

    Get reviews

    Fetch critic scores and review excerpts for specific games or general lists. This gives you a sense of critical reception.

Capability set03 / 03

09—11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through MobyGames.

  1. 09 Capability

    Get companies

    Find publisher information including company profiles and total game counts. Use this to see the scale of a publisher.

  2. 10 Capability

    Get genres

    Get a full list of game genres to use when filtering your searches. This helps you narrow down specific types of games.

  3. 11 Capability

    Search games

    Perform a broad search across the database using titles, genres, or developers. This is your primary way to find new games.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask MobyGames to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use MobyGames from the conversation.

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Connector URL · ready to paste

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https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Htlm1KQSCFZqZFsNxU6A33biDQElzET4caism7E5/mcp
  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it MobyGames, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable MobyGames for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work MobyGames can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the gaming historian who needs to map out a franchise, the journalist writing a retrospective, or the developer looking for inspiration in specific genres. It's for anyone who needs accurate data instead of AI hallucinations about game facts.

01

Gaming Journalist

Researching credits and review scores for a retrospective article.

02

Game Historian

Mapping out a studio's entire portfolio across multiple decades.

03

Content Creator

Finding specific games for a best-of list or a platform-specific guide.

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Before you connect

Questions about MobyGames.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can MobyGames MCP find specific game credits?

Yes, it can pull the full list of people, roles, and departments for a specific title. This is helpful for seeing exactly who worked on a game's art, music, or programming.

Can I find all games for a specific console using MobyGames MCP?

Yes, you can request a list of all games available for a specific platform. This helps you see the history of a console or find titles for a specific piece of hardware.

Does MobyGames MCP include critic scores?

Yes, it pulls MobyScores and critic review excerpts. You can see how a game was received by the press without leaving your chat window.

Can I see every game a studio made with MobyGames MCP?

Yes, you can search for a specific studio and get a list of every game they have released. It is a great way to map out a developer's entire career.

Is MobyGames MCP good for writing game history articles?

It is perfect for that. You can quickly pull release dates, platform info, and franchise details to build accurate timelines and historical overviews.

Can I find game genres with MobyGames MCP?

Yes, you can get a complete list of all game genres. This helps you filter your searches to find specific types of games like RPGs, shooters, or platformers.

How do I get a MobyGames API key?

Visit mobygames.com/info/api and register for a free API key. Free tier includes 3,600 requests/day (1 every 24 seconds).

What is MobyScore?

MobyScore is MobyGames' user rating system (0-5 scale). It's calculated from user reviews and represents the overall quality of a game as rated by the community.

Can I search games by platform?

Yes! Use search_games with the platform parameter. First use get_platforms to discover valid platform names (e.g. "Windows", "PlayStation 5", "Nintendo Switch", "Xbox Series").

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