Which gaming company pioneered the concept of 'environmental storytelling' that revolutionized brand narrative design in virtual worlds?

Brand storytelling in gaming has evolved dramatically over the decades, transforming from simple game scenarios to complex narrative universes that extend beyond the screen. Major gaming companies have developed sophisticated brand identities that create emotional connections with players through immersive storytelling, character development, and world-building. Test your knowledge about a pivotal moment in gaming brand evolution that changed how stories are told in virtual worlds.

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Valve Corporation with Half-Life (1998), which told stories through the environment rather than cutscenes
Nintendo with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998), which used musical themes to convey narrative
Square Enix with Final Fantasy VII (1997), which introduced cinematic storytelling to gaming
BioWare with Baldur's Gate (1998), which brought branching narrative choices to mainstream gaming