Game Discovery App

This is a game discovery app built with React and Chakra UI, using the RAWG Video Games Database API for game data.

Features

• Search for games by title
• View game details, including cover image, release date, rating, and description
• Browse upcoming games, popular games, and new releases
• Filter games by platform, genre, and tag
• Pagination for browsing large sets of games
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile devices

Live Demo

A live demo of the app is available at https://game-hub-dln.vercel.app.

Getting Started

To run the app locally, clone this repository and install dependencies:

git clone https://github.com/daudln/game-hub.git
cd game-hub
npm install

Then, create a .env.local file in the root directory of your project and add your RAWG API key:

REACT_APP_RAWG_API_KEY=your-api-key-here

You can obtain a free RAWG API key by signing up for an account on the RAWG website.

Finally, start the development server:

npm start

The app should now be running at http://localhost:5173.

Deployment

To deploy the app to Vercel, create an account and link it to your GitHub repository. Then, create a new project in Vercel and follow the instructions to deploy the app.

Technologies Used

• React
• Chakra UI
• RAWG Video Games Database API
• Axios
• React Router
• React Icons

Credits

This app was created by Daud L Namayala.