https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/video-game-ownership-bill-introduced-in-congressContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/video-game-ownership-bill-introduced-in-congresshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/video-game-ownership-bill-introduced-in-congress#u146377Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:46:13 +0000US Representative Ritchie Torres has introduced the Power To The Players Act in Congress, aiming to secure genuine ownership for video game buyers rather than mere software licenses. The proposed legislation directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish regulations ensuring that consumers actually own the titles they purchase. Additionally, the bill would mandate that publishers provide offline modes or keep games functional before supported servers shut down. Representative Torres criticized current industry practices by describing digital purchases as rentals disguised as sales.Why it ma