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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Like Skyrim With Guns” is a rare card of the Memes World series 70, number 20993 of the collection, and the 203rd best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Like Skyrim With Guns” meme mean?
The meme expresses disdain for video game reviews perceived as naive or reductive. It highlights the absurdity of defining a complex title solely by a superficial resemblance to a more famous game. The dominant emotion is humorous mockery of this linguistic awkwardness.
Where does the “Like Skyrim With Guns” meme come from?
The original video comes from an interview conducted by Adam Kovic, host of Machinima, with Dan Hay, producer of Far Cry 3. It took place at Gamescom in Cologne in August 2012. The exact date is undocumented. Kovic states the game 'feels like Skyrim with guns'. The video has since been deleted. On November 30, 2012, Kovic posted a defensive response. On Reddit, users hijacked the phrase on December 6 and 12, 2012, creating visual parodies applying the structure to other titles.
- August 2012Dan Hay interview by Adam Kovic at Gamescom.
- November 30, 2012Adam Kovic posts a defensive video response.
- December 6, 2012First notable hijacks on Reddit.
- December 12, 2012Wave of visual parodies using the comparative structure.
How to use the “Like Skyrim With Guns” meme
- Use the phrase to criticize a product description deemed insufficient.
- Parody artistic criticism by replacing games with movies or books.
- Ironically remind that a work can be copied without being better.
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The “Like Skyrim With Guns” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 75/100 · #203 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Like Skyrim With Guns” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Like Skyrim With Guns comes out of the Memes World series 70 as a rare 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 10 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
Like Skyrim With Guns meaning?
It is a mocking critique of a simplistic comparison between two video games. The phrase serves to ridicule analyses perceived as irrelevant or reductive.
Who is Adam Kovic?
He is an American journalist and host known for his reports on the video game industry, notably through his Machinima channel.
Where does Like Skyrim With Guns come from?
The expression comes from an interview given by Adam Kovic at Gamescom in August 2012, regarding the game Far Cry 3.
Where to find the original video?
The original video has been removed from public platforms. Only screenshots or references in other content remain accessible.
How do I get the Like Skyrim With Guns meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Like Skyrim With Guns” is a rare card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Like Skyrim With Guns card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Like Skyrim With Guns · The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Know Your Meme · The original "Skyrim with guns" | Like Skyrim With Guns · checked on October 11, 2026.
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