Bethesda Softworks LLC

1986:

• Bethesda Softworks founded by Christopher Weaver

1994:

• The company becomes known as the "entertainment software division" of Media Technology Limited.

Jul, 2001:

• Parent company Media Technology Limited, including Bethesda, acquired by ZeniMax Media Inc.
  
  ZeniMax changes Bethesda's logo.

Dec 13, 2002:

• Bethesda's founder & former CEO, Christopher S. Weaver, files a $1.2 million lawsuit against ZeniMax Media Inc. for breach of contract.

Jul 12, 2004:

• Bethesda licenses the Fallout franchise from Interplay to develop and publish Fallout 3.