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A Congressman Is Trying to Fix Some of Gaming's Biggest Issues Ahead of an All
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Key Points:
- Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres has introduced The Power to the Players Act, legislation aimed at ensuring gamers truly own their digital games rather than just licensing them.
- The bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to regulate digital game ownership and mandate offline functionality for online games, allowing play even after servers shut down.
- Torres highlighted issues like NBA 2K25's planned shutdown of single-player modes and the industry's move away from physical games, such as PlayStation's 2028 phase-out and GTA 6's digital-only release.
- The legislation aligns with the Stop Killing Games movement, which advocates for preserving game accessibility for owners after server closures.
- While the bill's passage is uncertain, it represents a significant effort to address gamers' rights and digital ownership challenges in the U.S.
