Abstract: The technology described in this application relates to a system and method for using an API for a video game application where the data from the API can be used in various processes and sub-processes. For example, the technology allows a system to create a tournament for a game (e.g., a multiplayer first person shooter game) where data obtained via an API can be used for measuring player participating in the tournament. The technology described herein can also utilize a technique for continuously making API calls without the risk of the API system denying a request (e.g., due to too many frequent API call attempts, due to too many requests made from a single network address).