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US Congressman unveils legislation to protect digital games ownership
U.S. Congressman Ritchie Torres has introduced the "Power to the Players Act," a bill aimed at protecting digital game ownership rights. The legislation would direct the Federal Trade Commission to create regulations ensuring that purchased games are truly owned, not just licensed, and would require offline modes for online games.
NY House Rep Ritchie Torres introduces legislation to protect player ownership of games
New York House Representative Ritchie Torres has introduced the 'Power to the Players Act' to protect consumers' ability to own and play purchased video games. The legislation aims to prevent companies from revoking access to games, addressing concerns raised by practices like Ubisoft delisting titles and Sony removing content from its PlayStation Plus service.
US lawmaker calls videogame purchases rentals disguised as sales: 'When you pay for a game, you should own it'
US Representative Ritchie Torres is introducing the "Power To The Players Act" to protect consumers' ability to own purchased video games. The bill aims to have the Federal Trade Commission create regulations ensuring that players truly own games, not just licenses that can be revoked. This initiative addresses concerns about digital distribution, game decommissioning, and the shift away from physical media, exemplified by issues with titles like The Crew.
