Dbrand cancels Portal Companion Cube Steam Deck shell after Valve legal threat

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Dbrand, known for its defiant stance against console maker legal threats, has cancelled its Portal-themed Companion Cube external shell for the Steam Deck following pressure from Valve's legal team. The cancellation was announced on June 29th, marking a rare defeat for the company that previously challenged Nintendo and Sony. CEO Adam Ijaz admitted the company misjudged the situation, stating plainly that they 'fucked this one up.' Unlike past legal standoffs where Dbrand had backup plans ready, no alternative strategy exists this time. The company is now required to destroy every unit of the Companion Cube shell it had already manufactured.

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