FIFA 16 launch LIVE: GAME hosts Liverpool and Man Utd star sessions

The FIFA 16 midnight launch saw thousands of fans heading out to snap up the game

GAME Stores across the UK hosted midnight launch parties for FIFA 16 and will also offer signing sessions from Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham stars in certain locations.

 

UPDATE ONE: Last night saw tens of thousands of football fans heading out to snap up FIFA 16, retail chain GAME has announced today.

Shops were opened in hundreds of different locations at midnight for the launch of the popular soccer title, featuring the likes Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

"It has been incredible to see the number of fans already engaging in and enjoying FIFA 16 through EA Access and our preseason demo,” said Nick Channon, Senior Producer of EA Sports FIFA.

“We are very excited with the early feedback, particularly on the balanced gameplay, and now that the game is launching across the globe, we shift our focus to providing the best live service in the industry.”

 

GAME is warming up by opening hundreds of stores at midnight on Wednesday September 23, You can find the full list here, for the release of FIFA 16.

The retail chain have confirmed that on launch day (Thursday 24th), Premier League and Football League players will be visiting GAME stores across the UK for autograph opportunities with fans.

Nine GAME stores across the UK have players confirmed to be attending, including:

• GAME Trafford, M17 8DF – Ashley Young
• GAME Meadowhall, S9 1ER – Lewis Price
• GAME Cardiff (St Davids), CF10 2ER – Craig Noone
• GAME Thurrock, RM20 2ZQ – Eric Dier
• GAME Bullring, B5 4BU – Ashley Westwood
• GAME White Rose, LS11 8LL – Chris Wood
• GAME Stratford, E15 2JU – Diafra Sakho
• GAME Liverpool Lord St, L2 1TL – Divock Origi
• GAME Rochdale, M4 2HU – Calvin Andrew
• GAME Carlisle, CA3 8PD – Courtney Meppen-Walter

The signings will reportedly happen from 3-5pm.

Evenin'! GAME stores are READY for YOU + #FIFAThursday! Going to midnight? Drop this a fave! http://t.co/1CBpde8uq9 pic.twitter.com/JHf8cvRban

— GAME.co.uk (@GAMEdigital) September 23, 2015

FIFA 16 fans can pick up the title on Xbox, PlayStation and PC platforms tonight

FIFA 16 goes head-to-head with PES 2016 in the UK

GAME has advised that midnight launches usually see stores generally open their doors at around 11.45pm – some may open earlier to help you with trade-ins, while tills will be open from midnight.
These select store will close around an hour after opening, while store will open at around 8:30am in the morning.
Alternative places fans can pick up the game on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3 and PC, includes:

• Morrisons: FIFA 16
• Argos: FIFA 16
• Tesco: FIFA 16 Deluxe Edition
• 365 Games: FIFA 16 Deluxe Edition Game
• Zavvi: FIFA 16 - Deluxe Edition
• Amazon: Fifa 16 Super Deluxe 

#FIFA16THURSDAY: @JillScott12 @carlytelford1 @EniAlu put to the test as the #Lionesses make their debut in the game! https://t.co/TH5LdKBwxe

— England (@england) September 24, 2015