Dbrand’s Portal-inspired Companion Cube canceled and doomed to destruction
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Valve intervened legally, leading Dbrand to cancel its Portal-themed Companion Cube external shell for the Steam Machine and destroy all produced units; Sean Hollister photographed the device up close before cancellation, and CEO Adam Ijaz said there was no plan B.
- The cube was a lie: up close with our Dbrand Companion Cube before it gets destroyed The Verge
- Dbrand's Companion Cube Case For The Steam Machine Was A Lie Engadget
- 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
- Companion Cube skin for Steam Machine is officially canceled and pre-orders are being refunded PC Guide
- Dbrand Forced To Pull Steam Machine Companion Cube TechPowerUp
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