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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Bethesda Softworks” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22563 of the collection, and the 63rd best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Bethesda Softworks” meme mean?
Bethesda Softworks became a meme because its reputation blends admiration with irony: huge, memorable worlds, but also bugs that turned into a genre of their own. Name-dropping the studio is a way to say “this is brilliant, and it will definitely glitch.” Todd Howard's slogans, sometimes out of step with reality, are used to poke at promises that sounded too good to be true. Players say it with affection, sharing a laugh over a spectacular glitch or an overconfident announcement.
Where does the “Bethesda Softworks” meme come from?
Bethesda Softworks was founded in 1985 by Christopher Weaver in Bethesda, Maryland, and scored early hits with sports games on the Amiga and Atari ST. ZeniMax Media acquired it in 1999. The studio revived its fortunes with The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind in 2002, then bought the Fallout rights in 2004. Online, the studio's image grew around two ideas: ambitious RPGs and recurring bugs. In early 2012 a video titled “Todd Howard Tells Me Lies” mocked the game director's claims about Skyrim. The lines “See That Mountain? You Can Climb It” and “It Just Works,” delivered at the Skyrim and Fallout 4 showcases, turned into ironic catchphrases. In 2009 ZeniMax also bought id Software, whose games are published under the Bethesda banner.
- 1985Christopher Weaver founds Bethesda Softworks in Maryland.
- 1999ZeniMax Media acquires the company.
- 2004Bethesda buys the Fallout rights from Interplay.
- Early 2012The video “Todd Howard Tells Me Lies” mocks promises made about Skyrim.
How to use the “Bethesda Softworks” meme
- Comment on an absurd visual glitch with “classic Bethesda.”
- Answer an over-optimistic technical promise with “it just works.”
- Share a screenshot of a warped character to joke about the studio's reputation.
- Mention Todd Howard with a wink whenever a new showcase is announced.
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The “Bethesda Softworks” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 61/100 · #63 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Bethesda Softworks” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Bethesda Softworks comes out of the Memes World series 76 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bethesda Softworks?
It is an American video game publisher and developer founded in 1985. It is best known for The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.
Why is Bethesda a meme?
Because of the recurring bugs in its games and some Todd Howard lines that turned ironic. Players use them to joke affectionately.
What does “It Just Works” mean?
It is a line Todd Howard said while presenting Fallout 4. It became ironic because of the frequent bugs in the studio's games.
Who founded Bethesda Softworks?
Christopher Weaver, in 1985, in Bethesda, Maryland. ZeniMax Media acquired the company in 1999.
How do I get the Bethesda Softworks meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Bethesda Softworks” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Bethesda Softworks card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Bethesda Softworks · checked on October 18, 2026.
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