Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn’t actually ask Valve for permission
Dbrand has canceled its Companion Cube for the Steam Machine after failing to secure licensing permission from Valve.
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The brief
Dbrand is pulling its Portal 2-inspired Companion Cube product from the market. The manufacturer confirmed that the item was created without authorization from Valve, acknowledging it lacked the right to produce the accessory.
Coverage from TechPowerUp, Engadget, Polygon, and Tom’s Hardware highlights that Valve threatened legal action against the company. Reports note that Dbrand attempted to secure a licensing deal only after the product's unsanctioned nature became a point of contention.
Future developments remain dependent on whether Dbrand pursues a formal partnership with Valve to revive the project. Coverage does not yet specify if existing pre-orders will be handled through a specific refund process.
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Quick answers
Why was the Companion Cube canceled?
Dbrand did not have permission from Valve to use the intellectual property for its Steam Machine accessory.
Did Valve take legal action?
Valve threatened legal action, prompting Dbrand to pull the product and admit it lacked the right to manufacture it.
What happens to the product now?
The Companion Cube has been officially canceled by Dbrand.
Coverage (5)
- Accessory Company Yanks Companion Cube Steam Machine Case Because It Never Actually Asked Valve For Permission Aftermath · 9h ago
- Dbrand Forced To Pull Steam Machine Companion Cube TechPowerUp · 9h ago
- Dbrand's Companion Cube Case For The Steam Machine Was A Lie Engadget · 9h ago
- Companion Cube Steam Machine officially canceled after Valve cries foul Polygon.com · 9h ago
- Valve threatens legal action against Dbrand over its unsanctioned Portal 2-inspired Companion Cube — edgy accessories manufacturer kills product after asking for licensing deal, admits it didn't have 'the right to make it' Tom's Hardware · 9h ago
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