US lawmaker calls game purchases rentals

US Representative Ritchie Torres says game purchases are rentals disguised as sales.

“When you pay for a game, you should own it”

Bill targets online game ownership

Torres will introduce bill to protect game ownership for decommissioned online games.

Lawmaker's stance on game sales

Torres argues that when you pay for a game, you should own it.

“When you pay for a game, you should own it”

Bill aims to prevent rental models

The bill ensures game purchases grant full ownership rights, not temporary rentals.

Online games face decommissioning

Online games that are decommissioned currently lack clear ownership rights.

Bill protects consumer rights

Torres' bill addresses consumer concerns about game ownership after decommissioning.

Lawmaker's bill introduction

Representative Ritchie Torres will introduce the bill on October 16, 2 2026.

Bill's purpose explained

The bill ensures players own games they purchase, even if the game service shuts down.

Consumer impact of current model

Current game sales models treat purchases as temporary rentals when services shut down.

Bill's key provision

The bill mandates that game purchases grant permanent ownership rights to players.

Bill's timeline

Torres introduced the bill on October 16, 2026, for immediate legislative action.

Bill's significance

This bill addresses a growing consumer rights issue in the gaming industry.

Bill's potential effect

The bill could ensure players retain game ownership when services shut down.

Bill's next steps

The bill is expected to be debated in the coming weeks for legislative approval.