Samsung Electronics said Tuesday it will take part in Gamescom 2026, the world's largest video game trade show, showcasing products that connect its mobile, PC and console gaming platforms into what the company calls a "full-stack" gaming experience. Gamescom, to be held at the Koelnmesse convention center in Cologne, Germany from Aug. 26-30, drew 360,000 visitors last year and features about 1,500 software, hardware and game content companies this year. The event's theme is "Games Spark Excitement for the Future." Under the slogan "#PlaySamsung," Samsung will showcase several new products at its exhibition booth, letting visitors try out games across multiple platforms. They include the Odyssey G8, which Samsung calls the world's first 6K gaming monitor; the 9100 Pro, a high-performance solid-state drive built for next-generation gaming; and the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, its flagship foldable phone. The Odyssey G8, launched in May, features a Dual Mode that lets users switch between an ultra-high-resolution 6K mode at 165Hz and a faster 3K mode at 330Hz depending on the game genre. The mon