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Proposed US bill would give video-game buyers ownership rights
A US representative has proposed legislation to give video-game buyers ownership rather than a limited licence.
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By Kavya Iyer , Editor, Technology & Science
Published 16 Oct 2026, 7:41 PM IST
The proposal addresses what happens when digital games are withdrawn or access ends. It has not become law, and its scope would depend on the bill’s final wording and passage.
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