LAST 24 HOURS! 3rd Party License and Legendary Memory Cards unlocked
3 months ago
– Mon, Jun 29, 2026 at 07:05:04 AM
Dear Nostalgics,
Just 24h left to the end of the campaign!If you haven't made up your mind and joined 1300+ backers yet, you might want to check out these updates regarding the addition of the
Demo Disc, the
Remote Play Toolkit and 3rd Party License.
Speaking of the
license, that stretch goal has also been
unlocked! We look forward to seeing the game library grow with your contributions. The Discord channel is already brewing with ideas, so make sure to
join the conversation.
Legendary Memory Cards have also been
unlocked, which means that five games in the collection (all the ones featuring cards) will have one extra. Thanks for again helping spread the word.
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Furthermore, results from the
latest poll are in: We asked you to choose a familiar for Bloodsong, and you decided for with the
Dancing Sword. This brave blade will have your back while you explore the Black Castle.
We still have
one last poll up our sleeve, and it has everything to do with tomorrow: we'll be
playing and streaming 32-bit classics from our HQ during the last hour of the campaign.
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We'll play the
most voted games from the poll below, so pick your favorites and enjoy the show!
You'll also determine
how long we play:
Overtime Mode will kick in after one hour of livestream, and each new pledge or upgrade will extend the duration of 10'.
Help us reach the last stretch goals, and possibly prevent us from going back to our desks in the process, since we'll keep on playing for as long as the campaign is live 👏
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Remote Play Toolkit unlocked!
3 months ago
– Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 03:20:35 AM
Dear Nostalgics,
Just a quick update from the torrid Italian weekend: The
Remote Play Toolkit is now
unlocked! In case you missed our previous updates, this toolkit addresses the no.1 request we received during the campaign from those of you who mostly
play online. You can
read more about it here.
The Remote Play Toolkit will be
ShareAlike. It means
you can legally share it with anyone you want, so nobody needs to buy a digital copy of MemoryCore to play with these tools.
Our priority for this first campaign is to create a solid foundation to make the project really shine in the long run. In the meantime, we want as many people as possible to play it, get a feel for it, and step into the world of MemoryCore. No digital pledge required. These tools are for
everyone.
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The
3rd Party License is now on the horizon. Reaching this stretch goal will ensure we can dedicate our time and resources to evaluate your game proposals and, once approved, allow you to
publish MemoryCore-compatible games.
Now, three things to keep in mind:
- You still have time until Monday to vote on the latest Bloodsong poll and decide which familiar will join the game's roster
- You're less than 10 social shares away from unlocking five Legendary Memory Cards!
- On Tuesday, we'll be streaming live from Horrible Guild HQ, playing 32-bit classics during the last minutes of the campaign. We'd love to properly thank you for supporting the project, so hit the notification bell to join us and help us push the campaign beyond the last stretch goals!
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Also, stay hydrated!
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Demo Disc fully unlocked and poll results! More choices for Bloodsong 🧛
3 months ago
– Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 07:02:08 AM
Hey Nostalgics,
You did it! The three one-shots in the Demo Disc (bundled with CorePlayer! Magazine) have been unlocked 🥳
Now that the polls are closed, we also have determined the game genres:
- ACTION PLATFORMER
- PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR
- MONSTER TAMING
If you want to
join the brainstorming on these,
hop on our Discord server: you'll find dedicated posts in the forum section of the MemoryCore channel for each of the three.
While we get closer to our next unlock (the
Remote Play Toolkit), let's keep on working together to outline some aspects of the Anthology. This time, we revisit
Bloodsong: Hunters of the Night.
The game will already feature a cast of
Familiars to discover and bond with across your run. But
one more is about to join the hunt, and that one is
yours to choose. This is the bonus slot: the companion that makes it in because you wanted it there.
Three candidates have stepped forward. One earns a place at your side. The others… wait for another night.
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Dancing Sword: It needs no hand to wield it. Autonomous, elegant, unyielding — a blade that fights because it wants to.
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Fairy: Ancient magic in a small form. Don't be fooled by the wings. Fairies in this genre have seen things.
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Sacred bible: The written word as weapon. A tome that spins, strikes, and carries knowledge too dangerous to leave on a shelf.
Who will have your back in the darkest corners of the Black Castle?
Don't forget that you still have the chance to unlock Legendary Memory Cards! Help us spread the word and end our campaign with a bang 🎆
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Third Demo Disc poll and NEW GAME+
3 months ago
– Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 07:45:55 AM
Dear Nostalgics,
This is a dense update! Let's start from the Demo Disc: Psychological Horror was your choice in the latest poll, and as such it will be the genre of the second game in the Demo Disc (which is included in every copy of Coreplayer! Magazine).
For the almost-unlocked third demo game, we're moving into another fascinating corner of the late '90s. This time, your options are:
• Action Adventures: inspired by iconic classics like Tomb Raider. Explore ancient ruins, solve environmental puzzles, evade deadly traps, and uncover secrets best left buried.
• Monster Taming: befriend strange creatures, train unlikely companions, build your dream team, and discover what happens when friendship becomes a game mechanic.
• Dating Sims: inspired by Japanese classics such as Tokimeki Memorial. Build relationships, make difficult choices, survive awkward conversations, and maybe find true love before graduation.
Vote below and tell us where the Demo Disc should go next. If you want to join the community brainstorming, head over to
our Discord and help us shape it!
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After unlocking the third game, we'll enter a new phase of the campaign:
NEW GAME+. We've decided to
show ALL remaining stretch goals. We're doing so because some of these address specific requests by the community.
REQUEST #1: WE WANT TO PLAY ONLINE
We've got you covered!
The
REMOTE PLAY TOOLKIT is a free online-play toolset that will ship with every game:
- Browser-based CHARACTER SHEETS for each title
- A DISCORD BOT that rolls the MemoryCore way (Top Die, Advantage, MULTI, Button Mashing)
- MEMORYCARDS, EXPLORATION MAP and GAME DISC, easy for everyone at the tab... err, in the browser tab, to consult and interact with
- GM QUICK-REFERENCE tools to keep sessions flowing
It isn't a full VTT. It's something simpler: open Discord, open a link, play. Press start, together, from anywhere.
This doesn't rule out a full VTT, but since porting the system and six games has a complexity that goes beyond a classic system port, its development is tied to the highest stretch goal. We truly hope you can help us hit it.
REQUEST #2: WE WANT TO PUBLISH MEMORYCORE-COMPATIBLE GAMES
Many of you have asked if it would be possible to publish your own games using the MemoryCore system. We listened, and today we're excited to introduce
Powered By MemoryCore, Horrible Guild's official
licensing program.
If you'd like to design and publish your own game powered by MemoryCore, you'll simply submit your project proposal from a dedicated webform. We'll review your submission, and if approved, you'll be granted an official license to publish your game as part of the MemoryCore ecosystem.
Every project will be individually reviewed by the Horrible Guild team to ensure it meets our quality standards and fits the spirit of MemoryCore. Approved projects will be officially licensed and recognized as part of the growing MemoryCore family. We can't wait to see what you'll create!
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Whew, that was a long update! If you have questions, ask in the comments or
join us for the last live stream on Tuesday! We're going to be playing 32bit classics until the campaign ends; since we're using the Overtime feature, as long as you keep pledging we'll be glued to the TV and stretch goals will keep unlocking.
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Demo Disc one-shot games update and second poll!
4 months ago
– Wed, Jun 24, 2026 at 07:07:02 AM
Hi Nostalgics,
Here’s an update on how the Demo Disc is taking shape!
In the past few hours, you helped us decide which corner of the 32-bit era we should explore first, and the
Action Platformer won: the first step on a journey that could eventually lead to a full-fledged jewel case release. But for now, the Action Platformer takes its place as the first official game featured in the MemoryCore Demo Disc.
We asked you to join our brainstorming on this one-shot game: the perfect place to do so is the
dedicated post in the forum section of the official Discord server.
In case you missed the previous update: the Demo Disc is
included for free with every copy of Coreplayer! Magazine, whether purchased as an add-on or received through the Platinum Reward Tier.
Meanwhile, the second Demo Disc game is on its way to be unlocked! There’s a new poll to decide which genre it will be. This time, you have to decide if you want to go dark, go silly, or go punk. Your options are:
• Psychological Horror, inspired by haunting classics like Silent Hill and Overblood. Explore unsettling places, uncover buried truths, and confront fears that may be far more dangerous than any monster. Ammunition not necessarily involved.
• Point-and-Click Adventure, inspired by beloved classics such as Broken Sword and Discworld. Solve bizarre goat-related puzzles, interrogate suspicious characters, and somehow save the day through equal parts wit, luck, and absurdity.
• Sports Game, inspired by adrenaline-fueled titles like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Cool Boarders. Pull off impossible tricks, compete for glory, wipe out spectacularly, and chase the perfect run—or bite the asphalt trying.
These aren't your usual tabletop RPG experiences, and that's why we want to explore them.
Can MemoryCore capture the tension of psychological horror? The strange logic of adventure games? The speed, style, and spectacle of extreme sports?
There's only one way to find out!
Vote below and tell us where the Demo Disc should go next.
