Game Developer Spotlight: Paradox Interactive

While it may have started out as a PC game developer focused upon historical RTS gaming, Paradox Interactive is no longer riding a one-trick-pony, and its current games lineup is proof of that. If you have not recently taken a look at the selection of games and game genres available from Paradox, the list below should be an eye-opening experience...

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For a definitive listing of all of the games published by Paradox you will need to consult their official website.

Cities in Motion

Cities in Motion (CIM) is a city-based mass transportation simulator for the PC. Players operate their own transportation company, building a public network with a variety of vehicle types, including buses, trams, and subway trains.By meeting the needs of city residents, the player tries to make as much profit as possible. Observing the changing and growing city, as well as the different types of people in it, is key to building a successful and efficient network.

Genre: Simulation / Developer: Paradox Interactive / Release Date: February 25, 2011

Platforms: Windows PC

Cities in Motion: German Cities (Expansion/DLC)

A new addition to the city-based mass transportation PC-simulation game Cities in Motion, Cities in Motion: German cities brings you back to the early days of transportation history. Engage in the campaign with four different scenario set in ten decades starting from the1920's.

Genre: Simulation / Developer: Paradox Interactive / Release Date: September 14, 2011

Platforms: Windows PC Additional Requirements: Cities in Motion Original Game

Cities in Motion: Tokyo (Expansion/DLC)

Welcome to Tokyo, Japan's largest and capital city. The citizens of this sprawling metropolis await your transit guidance and expertise.

You must build a reliable and efficient transit system while playing through an all new campaign with four different scenarios. Start in the 1970's and experience four decades of all new vehicles and challenges. Or make the city your playground in the included sandbox mode. With 7 new vehicles and the new Monorail vehicle type you are sure to transport the masses.

Genre: Simulation / Developer: Paradox Interactive / Release Date: May 30, 2011

Platforms: Windows PC Additional Requirements: Cities in Motion Original Game

Crusader Kings II

Crusader Kings II explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Medieval Europe is brought to life in this epic title rife with rich strategic and tactical depth.

Genre: Historical Strategy / Developer: Paradox Interactive / Release Date: February 7, 2012

Platforms: Windows PC