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Congressman introduces bill to protect video game ownership

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New York Congressman Ritchie Torres plans to introduce the "Power to the Players Act," a bill aimed at protecting consumers' ownership of video games. The proposed legislation would direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish regulations ensuring that purchased games are truly owned, not just licensed, and would require companies to maintain offline modes for games when servers are shut down. This initiative is inspired by concerns over digital games being delisted or losing functionality shortly after purchase, such as with NBA 2K25. However, the bill faces potential hurdles, including its passage through Congress and the FTC's diminished regulatory power following a Supreme Court decision on Chevron deference. AI

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Congressman introduces bill to protect video game ownership

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell) ·

    NY congressman to introduce bill protecting video game ownership

    Representative Ritchie Torres wants the FTC to establish regulations ensuring you can play the games you've purchased.

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