Troy Baker’s Indiana Jones performance claims first gaming accolade
Actor’s portrayal of the iconic archaeologist earns recognition at prestigious New York ceremony.
The latest Indiana Jones adventure is already making waves in the gaming industry. Troy Baker’s portrayal of the legendary archaeologist in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has secured the Best Acting in a Game award at the 14th Annual New York Game Awards on January 21.
MachineGames’ action-adventure title, which launched in December 2024, has garnered significant praise from both critics and players. The game currently holds an impressive 95 percent recommendation rate on OpenCritic, with particular acclaim for its storytelling, puzzle design, and gameplay mechanics. Set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and Last Crusade, the narrative follows Indy’s quest to prevent malevolent forces from acquiring a mysterious ancient power.
Baker’s victory came against strong competition, including Melina Juergens for her role as Senua in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, John Eric Bentley as Barret in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Hannah Telle portraying Max Caulfield in Life is Strange: Double Exposure. The gaming community has particularly praised Baker’s nuanced performance, noting his ability to capture both the character’s signature mannerisms and emotional depth.
Indiana Jones franchise eyes expansion following game’s success
The game’s positive reception has sparked discussions about the future of Indiana Jones in gaming, with reports suggesting Disney’s interest in developing additional titles. MachineGames continues to enhance the experience through updates, including planned support for DLSS4 Multi-Frame Generation when RTX 50 GPUs launch. While currently available on PC and Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 owners can expect to join the adventure in early 2025.
Recent developments from MachineGames hint at multiple projects in development, as revealed through a LinkedIn post from December 2024. While speculation includes the possibility of another Indiana Jones title, fans also anticipate a potential new entry in the Wolfenstein series, which will mark its sixth anniversary in 2025.