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US Representative Introduces Plan To Preserve Digital Game Ownership

Representative Ritchie Torres will introduce the Power to the Players Act bill, which essentially grants players ownership of their digital games.

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US Representative Introduces Plan To Preserve Digital Game Ownership

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Representative Ritchie Torres will introduce the Power to the Players Act bill, which essentially grants players ownership of their digital games.

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