Giant Bomb API
The Giant Bomb API offers metadata for games across all platforms.
Details
Section titled “Details”- Website: giantbomb.com
- Supported formats: games
- Authentication: Yes, API key required
- Rate limiting: 200 requests per resource, per hour. Velocity detection is implemented to prevent malicious use. Too many requests per second may result in temporary blocks.
- SFW filter support: No
Authentication
Section titled “Authentication”Yes, by making an account here
Search by ID
Section titled “Search by ID”The ID you need is the Giant Bomb resource ID.
Finding the ID
Section titled “Finding the ID”- Navigate to the game page on Giant Bomb
- Look at the URL
- The ID is the full resource identifier (includes type prefix)
Example
Section titled “Example”For “Dota 2”:
- URL:
https://www.giantbomb.com/dota-2/3030-32887/ - ID:
3030-32887
Note: Include the full ID with the type prefix (e.g., 3030-).