"Indiana Jones PS5 Trailer: Nolan North Welcomes Troy Baker to Adventure Game Elite"

Bethesda has exciting news for PlayStation 5 gamers: MachineGames' highly anticipated title, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, is set to launch on PS5 on April 15 for early access, with a global release following on April 17. Those eager to dive in early 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, and Bethesda celebrated the announcement with a charming promotional trailer featuring two iconic video game actors. In the trailer, Troy Baker, who voices Indiana Jones, sits down with Nolan North, renowned for his role as Nathan Drake in the PlayStation-exclusive Uncharted series. The playful banter between the two actors not only highlights their camaraderie but also underscores the thematic connection between their characters, with Uncharted being heavily inspired by Indiana Jones.

Adding a layer of intrigue, Microsoft-owned Bethesda cleverly included Nolan North, the face of Sony's Uncharted franchise, in their advertisement. While North refrains from mentioning 'Nathan Drake' or 'Uncharted' directly, his knowing delivery adds a delightful touch to the video. In the playful exchange, North humorously suggests he's in a rush because he might have "broken into" the lavishly decorated room, hinting at the typical adventures of his character, Nathan Drake.

The conversation between Baker and North turns to how Indiana Jones plans to tackle Private Military Forces with just a whip. Baker points to his head, suggesting the use of his intellect, to which North cheekily interjects with "headbutt," appreciating the aggressive approach. North, in character, prefers sidearms, jeans, and a half-tucked henley, contrasting with Baker's more scholarly approach to adventure. Both actors bond over their love for ancient artifacts, with North playfully suggesting he'd sell them to the highest bidder, while Baker opts for museum donations. This banter culminates in North welcoming Baker—and by extension, Indiana Jones—into the "very exclusive club" of adventurers, symbolizing the harmonious coexistence of Xbox's Indiana Jones and PlayStation's Uncharted on Sony's console.

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14 Images This strategic move by Bethesda is part of Microsoft's broader multiplatform initiative, which has seen several Xbox titles make their way to rival consoles. Indiana Jones and The Great Circle joins the likes of Playground's Forza Horizon 5 and Id Software's Doom: The Dark Ages, with more Microsoft games expected to follow suit.

Thanks to its day-one launch on Game Pass, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle has already attracted an impressive 4 million players. This number is poised to grow significantly with the PS5 release.

In related news, Harrison Ford, the iconic actor behind Indiana Jones, has praised Troy Baker's portrayal of the character in the game. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's performance, humorously noting, "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."