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US Rep Announces Congressional Legislation to Protect Video Game Ownership

Today, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced he will introduce the Power To The Players Act, legislation that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to establish regulations protecting consumers’ ability to own and play the video games they purchase. Over the past few years, video game companies have moved toward digital-only games and consoles, removing the […]

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US Rep Announces Congressional Legislation to Protect Video Game Ownership

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Today, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced he will introduce the Power To The Players Act, legislation that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to establish regulations protecting consumers’ ability to own and play the video games they purchase. Over the past few years, video game companies have moved toward digital-only games and consoles, removing the […]

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