Torres unveils bill requiring video game ownership for buyers
Rep. Ritchie Torres, a New York Democrat, announced a proposal requiring Federal Trade Commission rules so buyers keep ownership of digital games and offline modes before shutdowns. The bill has not yet been filed in the House.
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What happened
Rep. Ritchie Torres announced the Power To The Players Act, which would require Federal Trade Commission rules giving players ownership of the video games they buy. The bill would also require offline modes before games are shut down. The bill has not yet been filed in the House.
Why it matters
The proposal comes amid growing criticism of digital game distribution. It could stop video game publishers from revoking ownership rights.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 3:03 AM ET: Rep. Ritchie Torres announced the Power To The Players Act, aimed at making game purchases mean ownership rather than a license.
- Oct 19, 4:15 AM ET: Reports described the bill's provisions, including FTC rules for player ownership and offline modes before shutdowns.
Coverage
- US Lawmaker Calls Video Game Purchases (exputer.com)
- Power To The Players Act seeks video game ownership rights (t2online.in)
- US bill could stop video game publishers from revoking ownership rights (uz.kursiv.media)
- Video game ownership bill introduced in Congress (Terrence O'Brien)
- US lawmaker announces bill to give game buyers ownership, not a license (pasqualepillitteri.it)
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