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New Bill Would Let Gamers Resell Digital Games and Keep Playing After Shutdowns

Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has proposed the 'Power To The Players Act', which would direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish rules protecting consumers' rights to own, resell, and continue accessing digital video games they purchase. The legislation aims to give buyers ownership rather than a license, enable resale or transfer of digital games, and mandate offline modes before servers shut down. The announcement cites NBA 2K25 as an example, which will be delisted in October 2026 and its servers shut down in December 2026. The bill has not yet been introduced formally, and no bill number or full text is available. The proposal addresses growing concerns about long-term access to digital purchases, echoing similar issues with digital movies and TV shows.

• Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) announced the 'Power To The Players Act' on 2026-10-18
• The bill would direct the FTC to establish rules for digital game ownership, resale, and offline access
• NBA 2K25 cited as example: delisted from stores on October 30, 2026; servers shut down on December 31, 2026

Elite Media CEO Breaks Agency Rules

In a fireside chat at ADWEEK House, Elite Media founder and CEO Chris Crawford discussed his unconventional agency philosophy. He talked about starting his agency in a Harlem apartment, focusing on deep client relationships rather than constant new business, and creating his own opportunities, such as when he sold the Stomp the Yard platform to Sony. Crawford highlighted his community-focused approach, including giving $3,000 self-care grants to 50 educators instead of attending Cannes, and his refusal to work with tobacco, alcohol, gambling, or predatory lending companies. His actions demonstrate a belief in defining success on one's own terms.

• Elite Media founder Chris Crawford sold the Stomp the Yard platform to Sony.
• Elite Media gave $3,000 self-care grants to 50 educators instead of attending Cannes.
• Elite Media refuses business from tobacco, alcohol, gambling, or predatory lending companies.

Going Beyond Investment: How the Sony Innovation Fund Builds a Global Co-Creation Ecosystem

New blog post published on October 13, 2026, discussing the Sony Innovation Fund's approach to building a global co-creation ecosystem.

STUDIOCANAL News: New Film Announcements and Trailer Releases

The STUDIOCANAL news page has been updated with new film announcements including 'INK', 'ELSINORE', and 'BLOOD SIMPLE: DIRECTOR'S CUT', as well as a new trailer for 'ELSINORE' and the launch of 'STUDIOCANAL CLASSICS'.

THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT | STUDIOCANAL, WORKING TITLE & PARKVILLE PICTURES ANNOUNCE JACK O’CONNELL & ODESSA A’ZION ATTACHED TO STAR WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS TOM BERKELEY & ROSS WHITE SHOOTING NOVEMBER 2026

STUDIOCANAL, Working Title & Parkville Pictures today announce THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT confirming that BAFTA winning Jack O’Connell (INK) and…

What Makes a Game Ready for an Entertainment IP?

In a guest post for PocketGamer.biz, SayGames COO Denis Vaikhanski discusses when a mobile game is ready for an entertainment IP collaboration, using the Tower War × Terminator 2: Judgment Day event as a case study. The collaboration was integrated into Tower War's existing progression systems rather than as a cosmetic layer, leading to over 2.5 million participating players, a 40% increase in in-app revenue, and up to 45% growth in daily downloads. Vaikhanski emphasizes that IPs should amplify already successful games, and that successful partnerships are built over years, as exemplified by the five-year evolution of Tower War and its developer Pavetra. The article highlights the publisher's role in creating opportunities and the developer's focus on game quality.

• More than 2.5 million players participated in the Tower War × Terminator 2 collaboration event.
• In-app revenue increased by approximately 40% during the collaboration.
• Daily downloads grew by as much as 45%.