Which professional gamer became the first official brand ambassador for a major gaming peripheral company, launching the now-common practice of gaming influencer endorsements?

The gaming industry has evolved dramatically in its marketing approaches over the decades. From magazine ads to celebrity endorsements to today's complex influencer marketing strategies, gaming companies have pioneered innovative ways to connect with their audience. This trivia question focuses on a pivotal moment in gaming brand ambassador history that changed how games were marketed forever.

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Jonathan 'Fatal1ty' Wendel (signed with Creative Labs in 2002)
Daigo Umehara (signed with Mad Catz in 2009)
Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeok (signed with Razer in 2013)
Ninja (Tyler Blevins) (signed with Red Bull in 2011)