It makes perfect sense when you think about it. What is the one element missing
from video games these days? Yes, exactly, it's oil painting. Do you know how much more popular Tomb Raider would
have been if instead of Lara Croft you just spent the whole time painting mountains? Well, AGFRAG Entertainment is
taking video games to the next level with a new game based on the paintings of Bob Ross, the poofy-haired, avuncular
gentleman who lulled us all into contentment with his soothing voice and gentle instruction on the long-running PBS
series The Joy of Painting. The new game will utilize the new Nintendo Revolution controller, a remote
control-like controller which can be used just like a paintbrush. Gamers can also hear Ross' voice, as the developers
have the rights to the audio files from the series. Alas, the game has no publisher yet, but you can submit ideas for
the game to the developers here.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
4-11-2006 @ 11:57AM
Regina said...
It's oil-painting not acrylics.
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4-11-2006 @ 1:31PM
Bex said...
Happy Little Trees! Woo hoo!
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4-11-2006 @ 3:36PM
ERIN-MARIE said...
I THINK PAINTING SHOULD BE TAUGHT BY HAND BUT OBSERVED ON THE SCREEN. WILL THIS PROGRAM BE EDUCATIONAL OR WILL IT BE FOR MOCKING???
PAINTING IN OIL SHOULD BE TAUGHT HANDS ON, THE GESTURAL QUALITY OF PAINTING WILL NEVER BE APPLICABLE LEARNING PAINTING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY.
I BELIEVE IT IS A COOL IDEA FOR EDUCATONAL USE ONLY. HOW CAN THIS BE EDUCATIONAL IF YOUR NOT ACTUALLY PARTAKING IN THE ACTION????
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4-11-2006 @ 4:58PM
Adam said...
Changed it. Thanks, Regina.
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4-11-2006 @ 6:43PM
Jennifer said...
Oh dear god. I first saw that on April Fool's Day. You're saying it's NOT a joke?
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