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Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn’t actually ask Valve for permission
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TL;DR
- Dbrand is refunding customers who preordered its Steam Machine Companion Cube.
- The accessory was created without a license from Valve, the owner of the Portal IP.
- Valve contacted Dbrand, requesting the immediate removal of the product and promotional materials.
- Dbrand complied with Valve's request and was denied an appeal for an officially licensed version.
- Refunds for the popular accessory will begin immediately.