Observed Signal · Aug 26, 2026 · Event Coverage · Source: Mobilegamer.biz · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Experiential & Event Marketing Market: 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.
Event coverage of Gamescom exhibitor booths; limited direct relevance to AdTech/MarTech beyond experiential marketing and brand presence at an industry trade show.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- 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.
- Hall 8 hosted a very large Arknights: Endfield activation and Tencent Games showcased Honor of Kings World.
- Hall 9 featured Samsung’s Odyssey gaming monitors and Nintendo showcasing Switch Sports Resort and the new Call of Duty entry.
Connected Companies & Entities
23 Entities mappedNintendo
Consumer gaming company with consoles, games, subscriptions and direct commerce.
“Samsung is pushing its Odyssey gaming monitors and its Gaming Hub with a giant booth at the entrance of Hall 9, opposite Nintendo which is s...”
EA
Game publisher with live services, subscriptions and in-game advertising.
“Ubi is opposite EA, whose staging for EA FC is cool but rather less impactful....”
SQUARE ENIX
Japanese games publisher and IP owner spanning digital and physical entertainment.
“It’s home to a giant and annoyingly loud Square Enix booth, CD Projekt’s Witcher stand and, most notably, a truly enormous Arknights: Endfie...”
Vodafone
Telecom operator serving consumers and enterprises with connectivity services.
“Vodafone and Steelseries also have a presence in the same area, and NetEase has a pretty striking Sea of Remnants display, alongside PC/cons...”
Samsung Electronics
Global electronics maker monetising devices, streaming, advertising and digital services.
“Samsung is pushing its Odyssey gaming monitors and its Gaming Hub with a giant booth at the entrance of Hall 9, opposite Nintendo which is s...”
Rovio
Mobile games publisher behind Angry Birds and Rovio Ads.
“Lego has a beefy booth in here alongside Krafton and Rocketbeans.tv, which looks like a Rovio stand at first glance, thanks to for firm’s fr...”
Huawei
Diversified technology group spanning devices, cloud, app distribution and advertising.
“A little further in, Huawei has a big, bright stand for its AppGallery mobile store and Game Center tech, and Epic Games is next door with a...”
King
Casual mobile game publisher behind free-to-play puzzle franchises.
“King doesn't get a look in anywhere, nor do any of Blizzard, Activision or Bethesda’s mobile games....”
AMD
US semiconductor company designing processors and computing chips.
“The rest of the (slightly random) companies in here include AMD, Republic of Gamers and Philips, among others....”
Tencent
Chinese internet platform spanning social, gaming, media, ads and cloud.
“Even on the large Level Infinite (AKA Tencent) booth across the back wall, it was mostly PC and console fare....”
SEGA
Japanese games publisher and IP owner across console, mobile and anime.
“The tech giant’s "biggest regional consumer push and first major Gamescom presence in a decade" is next to Konami and a giant Sega stand....”
The LEGO Group
Toy brand selling building sets through commerce and digital engagement.
“Lego has a beefy booth in here alongside Krafton and Rocketbeans.tv, which looks like a Rovio stand at first glance, thanks to for firm’s fr...”
miHoYo
Developer and publisher of cross-platform live-service games.
Microsoft
Diversified software, cloud, advertising and gaming platform company.
“As ever, Xbox takes up the whole back wall here but it’s all console stuff – Halo, COD, Gears, Fable, Forza and so on....”
Capcom
Japanese video game publisher monetising franchise IP across digital platforms.
“Capcom has the far wall, but nothing much on mobile there....”
ASUS
Taiwanese public computer and electronics manufacturer.
“The rest of the (slightly random) companies in here include AMD, Republic of Gamers and Philips, among others....”
Epic Games
Game publisher, engine provider and digital games platform operator.
“A little further in, Huawei has a big, bright stand for its AppGallery mobile store and Game Center tech, and Epic Games is next door with a...”
Ubisoft
Video game publisher built on owned franchises and recurring player monetisation.
“Given Ubisoft’s troubles, the French firm has a notably large and elaborate stand as you enter Hall 6, very possibly thanks to its new busin...”
Activision Blizzard
Gaming publisher with major franchises and in-game advertising inventory.
“King doesn't get a look in anywhere, nor do any of Blizzard, Activision or Bethesda’s mobile games....”
Royal Philips
Dutch health technology company serving providers and consumers.
“The rest of the (slightly random) companies in here include AMD, Republic of Gamers and Philips, among others....”
Search, video, adtech and cloud giant within Alphabet.
“Google Play’s meaty stand is right there as you enter Hall 7, but didn’t seem to be open yet when we strolled by on Wednesday morning....”
Konami
Japanese entertainment group spanning games, casino systems, and fitness.
“The tech giant’s "biggest regional consumer push and first major Gamescom presence in a decade" is next to Konami and a giant Sega stand....”
NetEase
Chinese internet group built around games, music and learning platforms.
“Vodafone and Steelseries also have a presence in the same area, and NetEase has a pretty striking Sea of Remnants display, alongside PC/cons...”
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