US Bill Would Put Digital Game Ownership on the Legislative Agenda

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Representative Ritchie Torres has announced the Power to the Players Act, a proposal focused on gamers' ownership of purchased games.

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US Representative Ritchie Torres has announced the Power to the Players Act, a proposal centered on whether gamers should own the games they buy. The announcement brings the question of digital game ownership into a legislative discussion; it does not mean the proposal has become law.

The issue overlaps with an existing debate about digital purchases, licenses, and access when a service or storefront changes. This proposal is distinct from the legal arguments already covered here: its significance will depend on the bill text, its progress through Congress, and how it addresses consumer access to purchased games.

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