Games Data

Gaming metadata that drives consumer engagement and purchasing

Rovi's Games Data is one of the most comprehensive video games database. Our video games database service provides comprehensive information on more than 65,000 video games and includes detailed video games descriptions, genre and style classifications, in-depth editorial reviews, video game cover images and screen shots, themes, trailers, accessory support and relevant links to similar video games. 

More than 110 platforms and over 260 video games styles are featured by our video game database including video game specifications for the number of players, supported peripherals, controls, credits, links and documentation. The Games Data's video games expert ratings focus on five key areas - graphics, sound, enjoyment, replay value and documentation in addition to the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) suitability rating. 

The breadth and depth of the video game database also includes biographies of the video game's characters, developers, artists, writers, publishers, executives, and celebrities who appear in video games - enabling an informative and exciting video game experience to both novice and expert gamers. And, our long-term relationships with video game publishers and retailers allows our video game database to provide the means to deliver the most complete, accurate, and up-to-date video game information.

Rovi's video game database enables businesses - the online stores and portals, Service Providers and CE manufacturers - to deliver relevant discovery of similar video game types and rich engaging user experiences to discover, acquire, manage and enjoy video games content. 

Games Data benefits for online stores and portals

  • Encourage purchase through video game screenshots and box art
  • Fuel continuous video game discovery that drives engagement
  • Drive incremental purchases through suggestive selling
  • Encourage customer loyalty through repeat visits

Games Data benefits for CE manufacturers and Service Providers

  • Create visually rich, engaging gaming experiences
  • Fuel continuous discovery to help customers find new enjoy your products
  • Up-sell your products and services
  • Deepen customer loyalty and satisfaction

Coverage Statistics

Games - April 2013

Games 70,991 Relational Links 1,054,975
Platforms 114 Screenshots 172,100
Styles 263 Cover Images 30,124
Game Descriptions 32,119    

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