U.S. Congressman Proposes "Power To The Players Act" to Guarantee Video Game Ownership Rights

U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres announced plans to introduce the "Power To The Players Act," a federal bill aimed at ensuring consumers truly own the video games they purchase, rather than merely licensing them. The proposed legislation would direct the Federal Trade Commission to protect players' rights to own, play, and transfer games, and require online games to include an offline mode before server shutdowns. This development addresses a decade-long concern among PC and console owners regarding digital game rights and could significantly impact game publishers and the broader gaming industry.