"Nolan North Welcomes Troy Baker to Adventure Game 'Exclusive Club' on PS5"

Bethesda has exciting news for fans of the iconic adventurer: MachineGames' Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 15 for early access, with a global release following on April 17. Those eager to dive into the action can secure their spot by pre-ordering the game.

This PS5 release comes four months after the game's initial launch on Xbox and PC. Alongside this announcement, Bethesda released a playful promo trailer featuring a delightful crossover of two of the most renowned video game actors: Troy Baker, who voices Indiana Jones, and Nolan North, known for his role as Nathan Drake in the PlayStation-exclusive Uncharted series. The trailer marks a full-circle moment, given the inspiration Uncharted draws from the Indiana Jones franchise.

In an intriguing twist, Microsoft-owned Bethesda has enlisted Nolan North, the voice behind Sony's Uncharted series, for this promotional video. While North avoids mentioning 'Nathan Drake' or 'Uncharted' directly, his performance is filled with knowing nods to his iconic character. In the trailer, North humorously suggests he's broken into the opulent room where the interview takes place, hinting at the imminent arrival of goons—a common occurrence for Nathan Drake.

The conversation between North and Baker is filled with playful banter. When asked how he plans to tackle Private Military Forces with just a whip, Baker points to his head, suggesting a "headbutt," which North appreciates for its aggression. North describes himself as more of a "sidearms kinda guy," dressed in jeans and a henley, often half-tucked—a clear reference to Drake's style. The two bond over their love for ancient artifacts, though with different intentions: North's character would sell them to the highest bidder, while Baker's Indiana Jones aims to donate them to museums. North welcomes Baker into the "very exclusive club" of adventurers, symbolizing the camaraderie between the two iconic characters now sharing a platform on Sony's console.

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This move is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to release its games on multiple platforms, following the successful launches of titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Doom: The Dark Ages on rival consoles. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has already seen impressive numbers, reaching 4 million players thanks to its day-one launch on Game Pass. The upcoming PS5 release is expected to further boost these figures.

Harrison Ford, the legendary actor behind Indiana Jones, has praised Troy Baker's performance in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. In a discussion with The Wall Street Journal, Ford humorously remarked, "You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul. You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. He did a brilliant job, and it didn’t take AI to do it." Ford's endorsement underscores the high quality of Baker's portrayal of the beloved character.