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Who Spent Most on Gamescom Booths?

A MobileGamer walkthrough of Gamescom exhibitor booths (published 2026-08-26) surveys major exhibitors and standout stands across Halls 6–9. The piece highlights big presences from Tencent (Level Infinite / Tencent Games), Hoyoverse, Ubisoft, EA, NetEase, Google Play (Google), Huawei, Epic Games, Nintendo, Samsung and others, noting large game-focused activations such as Arknights: Endfield and Honor of Kings World. The author suggests Tencent was likely the biggest spender on booth space and describes a mix of PC/console and mobile-focused staging and branded experiential displays across the show floors.

• MobileGamer published a walkthrough of Gamescom exhibitor booths on 2026-08-26.
• Hoyoverse showcased multiple titles (Petit Planet, Honkai Nexus Anima, Genshin Impact, Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero) in Hall 6.
• Halls 6–9 featured large stands from Tencent (Level Infinite / Tencent Games), Ubisoft, EA, NetEase, Google (Google Play), Huawei, Epic Games, Nintendo and Samsung.

Invincible Boosts Ubisoft Mobile Revenue Share

Ubisoft said mobile’s share of group net bookings nearly doubled in Q1 after the launch of Invincible: Guarding the Globe, which benefited from the March release of the fourth season of the Invincible TV series and a new in‑game character that improved acquisition, retention and monetisation. Ubisoft reported group net bookings of $291m (€256m) for the quarter, down 9% year‑on‑year but slightly ahead of guidance. Mobile’s share of total net bookings rose to 19%, up from 10% in the same period last year; Ubisoft did not disclose absolute mobile revenue figures. The earnings report makes little mention of other recent mobile launches — Rainbow Six Mobile is not referenced and The Division Resurgence is only listed as a digital‑only PC title in the Q2 schedule.

• Ubisoft reported group net bookings of $291m (€256m) for the quarter, down 9% year‑on‑year.
• Ubisoft’s mobile share of total group net bookings rose to 19% in the quarter, up from 10% year‑over‑year.
• Mobile growth was driven by Invincible: Guarding the Globe, linked to the March release of Invincible TV season 4 and the introduction of a new in‑game character.

Ubisoft Q1: Mobile Net Bookings Share Nearly Doubles

Ubisoft reported that mobile's share of its net bookings rose from 10% to 19% in Q1 of its new fiscal year, the largest platform growth. Consoles fell from 50% to 46%, PC rose slightly to 27%, and the 'other' category declined to 8%. The company generated €255.8 million ($291m) in Q1 net bookings, down 9% year‑on‑year but slightly above guidance, driven by a record quarter from the mobile game Invincible: Guarding the Globe. Digital sales fell to 81% of net bookings from 89% a year earlier. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot highlighted the game's contribution and reiterated disciplined execution and investment ahead of a stronger content cycle.

• Ubisoft's mobile share of net bookings rose from 10% to 19% in Q1 year‑over‑year.
• Console share of net bookings fell from 50% to 46%; PC rose from 26% to 27%; 'Other' fell from 14% to 8%.
• Ubisoft generated €255.8 million ($291 million) in Q1 net bookings, down 9% year‑on‑year.

Jonathan Knight Promoted to Chief Games Officer at NYT

Jonathan Knight has been promoted to the newly expanded role of chief games officer at The New York Times, where he will continue to lead the publication's games operation. Knight, who joined NYT in September 2020, has overseen the growth of its games portfolio, including the acquisition and integration of Wordle and the launch of Crossplay. His responsibilities include managing the P&L and publishing pipeline for popular games such as The New York Times Crossword, Spelling Bee, Connections, Strands, and Pips. Before joining NYT, Knight held senior positions at Warner Bros. Games, Zynga, and Electronic Arts, with a track record of leading major game franchises and large teams. The appointment reflects NYT's continued investment in games as a key engagement and subscription driver.

• Jonathan Knight has been appointed chief games officer at The New York Times.
• Knight joined The New York Times in September 2020.
• He previously served as SVP and Head of Games at The New York Times.

Zynga News: Top Eleven Brings Roshn Saudi League and Global Superstars to 2026/27 Season

Zynga's news page has been updated with new press releases, including Top Eleven's partnership with the Roshn Saudi League, Zynga Poker's collaboration with Keegan-Michael Key, and Spades Plus teaming up with NBA All-Star Anthony Edwards.

Top Eleven Brings Roshn Saudi League and Global Superstars to 2026/27 Season

Zynga's Top Eleven game adds the Roshn Saudi League and global superstars for the 2026/27 season.