https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rep-ritchie-torres-wants-gamers-to-own-the-games-they-buy-announces-power-to-the-players-actContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rep-ritchie-torres-wants-gamers-to-own-the-games-they-buy-announces-power-to-the-players-acthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rep-ritchie-torres-wants-gamers-to-own-the-games-they-buy-announces-power-to-the-players-act#u146178Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:31:39 +0000US Representative Ritchie Torres has announced the Power To The Players Act, a federal bill designed to ensure consumers truly own their video games instead of holding a revocable license. The legislation directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish regulations protecting consumer ownership and accessibility. Over recent years, the video game industry has shifted aggressively toward digital-only titles and online-dependent consoles, leaving buyers vulnerable to sudden server shutdowns and disappearing libraries.Why it mattersDigital video game purchases have historically left consumers wi