Episode 678: Paradoxical

This week we check out Paradox Interactive’s showcase, as well as the following news:

  • Cities: Skylines 2 achievements reveal hailstorms, rat infestations, and 150 map tiles in a single city
  • Evidence is mounting for an upcoming Minecraft Bedrock world editor mode

Let us know what you think of Paradox’s lineup.

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