New York Rep. Ritchie Torres introduces Power To The Players Act requiring true game ownership, offline modes after server shutdowns; FTC to regulate anti-consumer practices as Sony argues purchases are revocable licenses.

New York rep announces game ownership bill that would require consumer ownership rather than sale of licenses — would also require publishers to keep the game functional after support ends

(Image credit: Tom's Hardware) Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York's 15th congressional district has introduced the Power To The Players Act. This new legislation aims to protect consumers by directing the FTC to establish regulations on game ownership to curb anti-consumer business practices. "Under the bill, buying a video game would give the consumer ownership of the game rather than a license to play it," the release says. "Games with online functionality would also be required to provide an off...