US representative proposes requiring ownership rights for video game buyers

First reported by Tom's Hardware at · Updated · 2 sources

The proposal would require publishers to provide offline play and let buyers transfer games, according to Tom's Hardware. That outlet describes New York as joining Pennsylvania in efforts to protect game ownership rights, while Ars Technica reports that significant technical and legislative hurdles remain ahead.

Covered by 2 publishers within 6 hours of the first report.

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Tom's Hardware New York rep announces game ownership bill that would require consumer ownership rather than sale of licenses · Jhet Borja
Ars Technica US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license" · Samuel Axon