Rep proposes bill to protect video game ownership
The gist
US Rep. Ritchie Torres announced the Power To The Players Act directing the FTC to protect game ownership.
It follows NBA 2K25's delisting and Sony's plan to end physical discs.
How it unfolded
- 2024Ubisoft shut down servers for The Crew; owners of the purchased game lost the ability to play it, including the single-player campaign.
- 2024NBA 2K25 launched for $70.
- JuneA California bill offering similar protections at the state level died in committee.