Nolan North Welcomes Troy Baker to PlayStation's Adventure Game Elite

Bethesda has exciting news for fans: MachineGames' highly anticipated game, *Indiana Jones and The Great Circle*, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 with early access starting April 15, followed by a global release on April 17. Those eager to dive into the adventure 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 promotional trailer featuring a unique crossover of two of the most iconic voices in gaming: Troy Baker, the voice behind Indiana Jones, and Nolan North, renowned for his role as Nathan Drake in the Uncharted series.

In the trailer, Baker and North engage in a witty conversation that highlights their characters' shared roots in adventure and treasure hunting. The meeting of these two actors represents a symbolic full-circle moment for *Indiana Jones and The Great Circle*, given the influence of the Indiana Jones franchise on the Uncharted series.

Adding an intriguing twist, Bethesda, a Microsoft-owned company, invited Nolan North, the voice of Sony's Nathan Drake, into their promotional video. While North avoids directly mentioning "Nathan Drake" or "Uncharted" to steer clear of any legal issues, his performance is filled with knowing nods to his famous role. He humorously suggests he broke into the ornate room where the conversation takes place, hinting at the kind of action-packed scenarios his character often finds himself in.

During their exchange, North teases Baker about facing Private Military Forces armed only with a whip. Baker responds by gesturing to his head, suggesting a "headbutt," to which North approvingly replies, "I like it. Aggressive." They continue to banter, with North describing his character's preference for sidearms and casual attire, while Baker jests about the half-tucked shirt style.

Their conversation also touches on their characters' different motivations: North's character seeks to sell artifacts to the highest bidder, while Baker's Indiana Jones aims to preserve them for museums. This leads to a moment where North welcomes Baker into the "very exclusive club" of adventurers, symbolizing the integration of Xbox's Indiana Jones into the PlayStation ecosystem alongside Uncharted.

The promotional effort is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to release its games across multiple platforms, following the success of other titles like *Forza Horizon 5* and *Doom: The Dark Ages*. *Indiana Jones and The Great Circle* has already seen significant success, with 4 million players since its launch on Game Pass, and expectations are high for a further surge with its PS5 release.

In related news, Harrison Ford, the legendary actor behind the original Indiana Jones, has praised Troy Baker's portrayal in the game. In an interview 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."

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