Troy Baker and Austin Wintory talk becoming Indiana Jones and writing death metal polkas for Counter-Strike
Troy Baker and Austin Wintory discuss their creative collaboration in the gaming industry. Baker, known for his roles in popular games, shares insights on portraying Indiana Jones, while Wintory talks about his unique musical projects. Their friendship and willingness to embrace unconventional ideas fuel their artistic endeavors.
- ▪Troy Baker has voiced characters in games like The Last of Us and Indiana Jones in the Great Circle.
- ▪Austin Wintory is recognized for his award-winning music in games such as Journey and Abzu.
- ▪The two have collaborated on various projects, including a podcast and an orchestral concert.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 18:22:29 +0000 |
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Gaming Industry Troy Baker and Austin Wintory talk becoming Indiana Jones and writing death metal polkas for Counter-Strike Features By Wes Fenlon published 19 May 2026 The key to a great artistic collaboration? Saying yes to every wild idea. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Troy Baker on Indiana Jones, pressure & why he’ll accept any challenge | Interview - YouTube Watch On You almost certainly know actor Troy Baker for at least one of his game roles over the past decade. Joel in The Last of Us.
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