This game is rated ESRB: Everyone 10+ for Mild Violence.
NHL 16 is a hockey simulation game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports, released in September 2015 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It marks the 25th entry in EA's long-running NHL series and features Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews as its cover athlete — his second appearance on an NHL cover following NHL 11. Critics generally received the game positively at launch, widely regarding it as a notable improvement over its predecessor, NHL 15. A separate version for older consoles, titled NHL: Legacy Edition, was released concurrently for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. As a sports simulation title, the game centers on recreating the experience of professional ice hockey, encompassing team management, competitive play, and the full breadth of modes expected from an annual franchise entry in the genre.
