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The ftc regulation tag on WindowsForum.com follows discussion of proposed U.S. rules that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to set consumer protections for digital game purchases. The tagged content centers on the Power To The Players Act, announced in October 2026 by Representative Ritchie Torres, which would address the gap between clicking "Buy" on storefronts like Xbox, Steam, and PlayStation and the revocable license terms buried in end user license agreements. Coverage examines what digital ownership means for players and how federal oversight could reshape platform policies and storefront practices.
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    Power To The Players Act: FTC Digital Game Ownership Rules Could Reshape Xbox, Steam and PlayStation

    When you click "Buy" on a digital storefront—whether on Xbox, PlayStation, or a Windows PC platform—what are you actually getting for your money? For years, the fine print buried inside End User License Agreements has offered a blunt answer: a revocable license to access software, not permanent...