Dbrand's Portal-inspired Steam Machine wrap pulled after Valve IP dispute
TL;DR
Dbrand unveiled a Companion Cube/Portal-inspired Steam Machine wrap without obtaining a Valve license. Valve demanded an immediate takedown, pre-orders were refunded, and the project will not ship. Valve also offered design docs for the Steam Machine’s magnetically attached front plate for DIY recreations.
- Company that made a Steam Machine wrap based on Valve intellectual property without asking forced to take it down Eurogamer
- Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn’t actually ask Valve for permission 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
- Dbrand Forced To Pull Steam Machine Companion Cube TechPowerUp
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