Jay Doiron's Blog

The moment I power on my Nintendo Switch, it’s like stepping into a world that knows me—where every joy, every thrill, every unexpected twist is exactly what I live for. It’s more than just a gaming console. It’s a window into creativity, nostalgia, adventure, and heart.

Here’s what I love most:

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🎮 My Favorite Games—and What They Say About Me

Kairosoft games

I might be a strategist at heart. I love building things—cafés, islands, kingdoms—layer by layer. Kairosoft games give me that sandbox feeling of constructing something wholly mine. There’s something so deeply satisfying about watching a tiny pixelated business grow into a booming enterprise through decisions, trial and error, and a little bit of luck. It’s calm, it’s colorful—and it feels like I’m crafting stories even when I’m just building a hotel or designing a backyard.

Dragon Quest series

Classic fantasy that feels like home. Dragon Quest is where storytelling meets tradition. The vast open lands, whimsical monsters, deeply memorable characters—all woven with that signature blend of humor and heart. When I delve into these worlds, I’m reminded of why I fell in love with RPGs in the first place. Battles become more than just fights; they become moments of courage. Every quest is proof that good conquers evil—if you just believe enough.

Final Fantasy (classic versions)

The originals have a special magic. The pixel art, the chiptune scores, the sense that I’m part of an epic—some grand tapestry where uncertainty is always lurking. These classics teach strategy, patience, and fidelity to the journey. There are no shortcuts to victory. It’s walking through darkness with only your conviction as a lantern. Losses hurt more, wins feel more earned, and by the end, every turned corner feels like one you’ve carved for yourself.

The Legend of Zelda (1985)

The very first one. Of all the games I love, this one probably holds the oldest key to my heart. It’s raw, it’s mysterious, it’s minimal—and every discovery feels like magic. Mapping out dungeons on scraps of paper, wondering whether the next room holds treasure or traps, backtracking because I missed something—it’s all part of the charm. It taught me exploration isn’t about rushing to the end; it’s about the fear, the surprise, the awe, and ultimately, placing that Triforce piece in hand.

Kemco RPGs

These games are a comforting familiarity—solid turn-based combat, quirky towns, fairy-tale plots, sometimes a twist I didn’t see coming. If Kairosoft is creation and Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy are epics, then Kemco’s RPG catalogue is the group of loyal friends who share your hobbies and just “get it.” Every new release feels like getting together for game night with old companions—no pretense, just fun and good storytelling.

Super Mario Maker 2

Here’s where my playful side takes center stage. Designing levels, planting challenges, setting traps—and then seeing someone else try to beat them—this is pure joy. It’s creativity with an audience. I love exploring the infinite channels of player-made levels, each one a puzzle, an art piece, or just a hilarious nightmare of jumps and hazards. Whether I’m creating or tearing through someone else’s rickety platform, I’m thrilled by possibilities. In Mario Maker 2, there are no limits—just invention.

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💬 What These Games Reveal About Me

• I treasure journey over destination. It’s the slow climbs, terrifying dungeons, and tentative first steps that make the victories shine.
• Nostalgia is powerful. I’m drawn to stories that remind me of childhood afternoons, simple graphics, sweeping chiptunes, and that sense of wonder I felt when I discovered gaming.
• Creativity fuels me. Whether I’m building an empire, designing a Mario gauntlet, or dreaming up a new quest in my head, I need to create.
• I admire variety. Between strategy, action, pixel art, design, chivalry, humor—my tastes are broad. I like everything that feels designed with love and imagination.

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🚀 Why I Play So Much

There are days when I need to escape, and others when I need to feel intimately connected to something beautiful. Playing on my Switch gives me both. These games are a sanctuary—and every session makes me feel more alive. Whether I’m lost in a dungeon or placing blocks in a tricky Mario level, I’m reminded that magic is real—if only you press “Start.”

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If you ever stop by my site again and see me tapping away at the Switch, know this: I’m not just playing a game. I’m living a story. And every one of my favorites—Kairosoft, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy classic, the original Legend of Zelda, Kemco RPGs, Super Mario Maker 2—writes a part of mine.

My favorite games

Dragon Quest is a legendary Japanese role-playing game (RPG) series renowned for its charming art style, memorable music, and classic turn-based combat. First released in 1986, the series invites players to embark on epic adventures across fantastical worlds, battling monsters, completing quests, and forging bonds with a colorful cast of characters. With its timeless storytelling and innovative gameplay, Dragon Quest has captivated generations of gamers and set the standard for the RPG genre.

Super Mario Bros. is one of gaming’s defining classics: a 2D side-scrolling platformer released by Nintendo in 1985 on the NES, where players guide Mario (and Luigi, in two-player mode) through the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Peach from the villainous Bowser. The game is beloved for its tight controls, clever level design, iconic power-ups like the Super Mushroom and Fire Flower, and surprising secrets hidden in its colorful world. (en.wikipedia.org)

For me, playing Super Mario Bros. through Super Mario Maker brings creativity & nostalgia together. Every level I build—or play—echoes the original’s core: precise platforming, clever hazards, reward systems like collecting coins or hitting question blocks, and that special satisfaction when taking down a chain of enemies or discovering a hidden path. Recreating the Mushroom Kingdom’s feel while adding my own twists keeps the spirit of the original alive—and it’s endlessly fun.

Final Fantasy I–V are the foundational entries in what would become one of RPG gaming’s most legendary series. These early titles may look retro today, but they were groundbreaking in storytelling, gameplay, and imagination—setting the blueprint for all RPGs that followed.

Final Fantasy I (1987) introduces the concept of the four elemental Crystals—fire, light, water, and wind—each falling into darkness and endangering the world. Four Warriors of Light are summoned to restore balance, and by defeating the Four Fiends and tracing the origin of evil in time itself, they face down the dark god Chaos in a time-loop twist that remains iconic.
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Final Fantasy II (1988) diverges from its predecessor by taking on war and rebellion. Instead of nameless heroes, we have Firion, Maria, Guy, and Leon: fledgling fighters who join a resistance movement to stop the Palamecian Empire. The narrative is darker, more character-driven, and the game’s stat growth system reflects that—your abilities evolve based on how you use them rather than by gaining experience points in traditional ways.
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Final Fantasy III (1990) doubles down on crystal lore and class-based gameplay. Four orphans are chosen by the Crystals of Light to halt a return of darkness. Thanks to the job system—where characters can switch roles like magician, thief, dragoon—the gameplay becomes more versatile and strategic than ever before in the series.
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Final Fantasy IV (1991) is often considered a turning point. It introduces more memorable characters—Cecil, Kain, Rosa, Rydia—and a rich, emotionally-weighted plot involving betrayal, redemption, and personal growth. Its narrative depth is matched by innovations in gameplay, like the Active Time Battle system, which brings more urgency and tactical nuance to combat.
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Final Fantasy V (1992) builds on everything that came before: deeper job customization, interlocking party dynamics, and a story that spans two worlds and several generations. The villain Exdeath threatens the Crystals and unleashes the Void; it’s up to a group of diverse heroes—travelers, princesses, pirates, amnesiacs—to reunite the broken elements, reforge bonds, and stop apocalypse.
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For me, The Legend of Zelda (NES classic, Part 1) is where the adventure feels just right. I’ve lost myself in exploring Hyrule’s forests, uncovering hidden dungeons, and using the simple tools—like the sword, shield, and bombs—to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. It’s the first quest where I’ve truly felt like a hero.

I haven’t played The Adventure of Link (Part 2) or any of the later games yet—I mostly watch them on YouTube. They look amazing, with bigger challenges, new skills, and more complicated maps, but part 1 is where my heart is. It’s perfect in its simplicity and charm, and it reminds me that any great journey starts small.

More games, I will post more later.

Audio

Lyric

(Verse 1)
Boot it up, the dock slides free
Twenty-first century with vintage dreams
Pixel sprites of Super Mario dance
In Mushroom Kingdom, take your chance
Animals wand’ring, hearts align
Crossing paths in town divine
Dragon Quest calling, heroes stand tall
Final Fantasy’s magic through it all  

(Pre-Chorus)
From CRT glow to OLED shine
From 8-bit tales to three-dim’d design
Every era in my hands
All the worlds across time’s span  

(Chorus)
Nintendo Switch, you’re my number one
Bridging past and future, the grid begun
Classics n’ new gems side by side
On this journey I’ll forever ride
Mario, Sonic, Legend of old
With Minecraft blocks and stories bold
Nintendo Switch, you light the way
Today, tomorrow, come what may  

(Verse 2)
Sonic’s speed tearing up the track
Chasing rings, no turning back
Minecraft’s bricks, I build my land
Blocks of wonder formed by hand
Final Fantasy epics of lore
Battles, summons, calling more
And Dragon Quest with courage true
Kingdoms, quests—all through you  

(Bridge)
Handheld mornings, docked at night
Multiverse in colors bright
Joy-Con waves, the crowd’s delight
New adventures in every sight
Retro remasters, reimagined fights
VR dreams and streaming lights  

(Chorus)
Nintendo Switch, you’re my number one
Bridging past and future, the grid begun
Classics n’ new gems side by side
On this journey I’ll forever ride
Mario, Sonic, Legend of old
With Minecraft blocks and stories bold
Nintendo Switch, you light the way
Today, tomorrow, come what may  

(Outro)
So here’s to you, my console king
To every console, every fling
Nintendo, thank you for the thrill
With Switch in hand, I chase the still
Of worlds unmade, tomorrow’s quest
But in classic plays, I’m truly blessed