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Olayiwola Balinga

I am an artist who likes to create fun worlds, characters, and environments. I spend most of my days creating artwork, playing video games such as Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda, and watching TV shows such as Dragon Ball and Marvel. Ever since I was young, I’ve always wanted to enter the games industry and create my own games. I spent my early days creating fake Pokémon with my brother and imagining myself being in my own creative game worlds. I’ve wanted players to experience the worlds, experiences, and characters that I’ve designed. Being here at TU Dublin has helped me fortify my passion for games and art in a way that wasn’t possible beforehand. Through meeting peers of similar minds, I inspire myself to become a better game designer and a better artist. 

‘The Hawkshaw Files’ is a point-and-click, narrative-focused visual novel with puzzle elements that follows the story of Detective Hawkshaw, a once renowned member of the Pinkerton Police Department turned private eye. Now his own boss, follow Detective Hawkshaw as he works on a case-by-case basis to solve puzzles, investigate the area, and interrogate relevant parties to uncover the secrets of the small-town Pinkerton in this point and-click puzzle adventure! 

The Hawkshaw Files / Artist & Writer

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