Video game ownership bill introduced in Congress
Summary
A new bill introduced in Congress aims to ensure that consumers truly own the video games they purchase. If enacted, the legislation would require the Federal Trade Commission to establish rules replacing standard licensing agreements with guaranteed ownership rights for buyers.
Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York's 15th congressional district in the Bronx introduced the Power To The Players Act this week. If passed, the bill would direct the Federal Trade Commission to establish regulations that guarantee consumers ownership of a game when they pay for it, rather than a licensing agreement. It's increasingly common for games sold to require a…
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