Video game ownership bill introduced in Congress

Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced the Power To The Players Act, which would direct the FTC to guarantee that buying a game means owning it rather than licensing it. The bill would also require developers to add an offline mode before shutting down servers. It cites NBA 2K25's delisting and Sony's plan to phase out physical discs by 2028.

• Bill would direct FTC to guarantee game ownership over licensing
• Developers would need an offline mode before server shutdowns
• Cites NBA 2K25 delisting and December 31 server shutdown
• Similar Protect Our Games Act introduced in Pennsylvania