Steam Machine Companion Cube Canceled Because Dbrand Didn't Ask Valve for Permission

Tech accessory company dbrand has canceled its Steam Machine Companion Cube enclosure effective immediately because it didn't ask Valve for permission to make it in the first place.

The company offered fans of the massively popular cosmetic a lengthy explanation – and an apology – with a post on its subreddit . Refunds are already in the works as of today, with buyers encouraged to reach out if they haven't received one by the end of the week.

Unfortunately, dbrand's account of the Companion Cube kerfuffle is painfully simple: "We built the idea into something real without ever asking Valve if we could."

"We’re going to regret that decision for a very long time," it added.