US Congress weighs bill giving players ownership of purchased games

Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the Power To The Players Act, directing the FTC to protect consumers' right to own and play the video games they buy instead of holding revocable licenses. Games with online modes would need an offline mode if their servers shut down. The bill text has not been published yet.

• Bill would direct the FTC to protect ownership of purchased games
• Online games would need offline mode after server shutdowns
• Games on Steam and elsewhere are currently sold as revocable licenses
• Full bill text is unpublished and no vote is scheduled