FIFA 16 Sony PlayStation 3 Video Games

What Is FIFA 16 for the PlayStation 3?

One way to quickly step into the shoes of a professional athlete is by becoming one in virtual form in the realistic FIFA series of video games. FIFA 16 was created by EA Sports and launched for the PlayStation 3 console in 2015, and the game has numerous features that let you customize and adjust gameplay for a personalized experience that anyone can engage in, even players who consider themselves soccer novices.

What Are Some Facts About FIFA 16?

As part of the sports simulation genre, this title is one sequel in a long list of FIFA games. Each title delivers different features that distinguish it from its predecessors, and footie fans enjoy the amount of control they have over gameplay.

  • FIFA 16 received quite a bit of attention due to the fact that it's the first FIFA title to include female athletes. Fans got to vote for which players were displayed on the game's cover, with Australia's Steph Catley, the United States' Alex Morgan, and Canada's Christine Sinclair being the first female cover athletes.
  • It also gives players the ability to take to the pitch in 78 different stadiums, with 50 of them based on actual game venues.
  • There's a Training Mode in this game that hasn't been in previous iterations, allowing players to bone up on their skills before heading out onto the field for the first time.

What Are Some Features of FIFA 16?

As with many game series, new features are added as the series progresses. The FIFA series is no exception, and there are a few new elements to this title that haven't been seen before.

  • Ultimate Team Draft is a unique feature of this particular version. With it, you can choose five team members for any position, and you can put them up in a match against another team, similar to a tournament type of play.
  • Before you start your actual season, take part in Friendly Mode, which lets you go into matches that don't count towards the season and that allow you to sub in whichever team members you want as many times as you desire.
  • Downloadable content is available that adds even more features and enhancements to the title.

How Do You Play FIFA 16 for the PS3?

When you've never played a FIFA game before, it can be a bit intimidating, but it's a helpful title for anyone to learn when it comes to soccer (or football, depending on where you're from) video games.

  • You can create a team of your own to control.
  • You can also adjust the level of your skills, so you don't get caught up in gameplay that's too difficult for you to enjoy. As another option, you can choose to practice first, engage in Friendly matches, or participate in Skill Games to boost your confidence before you play a season.
  • By winning matches against other players, you can see whose skill comes out on top.

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