Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn’t actually ask Valve for permission
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"Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn’t actually ask Valve for permission" is generating significant coverage in the Technology category, with 4 articles from 4 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include Polygon.com, Tom's Hardware, 9to5Google and IGN. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (5)
- Dbrand's Companion Cube Case For The Steam Machine Was A Lie Engadget · 5h ago
- Companion Cube Steam Machine officially canceled after Valve cries foul Polygon.com · 5h 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 · 5h ago
- Valve doesn’t let Dbrand’s coolest Steam Machine accessory leave the testing facility 9to5Google · 5h ago
- 'Being Proud of the Thing We Made Did Not Give Us the Right to Make It' IGN · 5h ago
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