Post by: Fro on March 31, 2006, 08:24:31 AM
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Bob Ross Inc. has announced in March 2006 that they have filed a letter of intent to license to Joseph Hatcher's AGFRAG Entertainment Group to develop exclusively worldwide video/computer games based on Bob Ross' creative, unique and easy to learn painting techniques and TV show properties.
The Bob Ross video game, currently untitled, is planned to be developed for PC, the Nintendo DS handheld & on Nintendo's next-gen system coming later this year, code named Revolution. Release date was not announced. AGFRAG is currently seeking a publisher.
AGFRAG's Director of Development, Joseph Hatcher, has this to say about the announcement:
"I grew up watching Bob Ross on PBS and was always in awe of how quickly and smoothly he made these beautiful paintings, which helped inspire my creativity. There are generations that know Bob Ross and his painting techniques, and I want to share his talent with future generations in a new medium.
The Bob Ross game will utilize the unique inputs that the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Revolution have that can truly immerse the players while they learn to paint like Bob Ross and can play the addictive and fun games that we have planned for the title. I believe that Bob Ross Inc's and AGFRAG Entertainment Group's similar beliefs in independence, creativity, and teaching others will benefit how the game is developed and how the players of all ages will be able to enjoy this game.
I want the community to share with us their favorite Bob Ross shows, painting techniques, and what they’d like to see in the NDS and Revolution games. We want to keep the brush going."
Post by: Arbok on March 31, 2006, 08:40:09 AM
Killer ap ahoy it looks like, PS3 pretty much better close the doors before they are even open as 2007 will be marked as the year when the world collectively fired up their Revolutions to learn to paint like Bob Ross... :P
Post by: KnowsNothing on March 31, 2006, 08:49:27 AM
Bob Ross for the WIN.
Post by: vudu on March 31, 2006, 08:52:36 AM
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All right, we are going to use a fan brush here and uh why don't you take some hunter green and we are going to put a happy little bush right down over here in the corner there and that'll just be our little secret and if you tell anyone that that bush is there I will come to your house and I will cut you.
Post by: antman100 on March 31, 2006, 08:58:01 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on March 31, 2006, 09:04:18 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on March 31, 2006, 09:05:07 AM
It's a creative idea but I sure as hell wouldn't buy it.
Post by: KDR_11k on March 31, 2006, 09:13:26 AM
Post by: animecyberrat on March 31, 2006, 09:16:25 AM
I hope this is a real game, its sure as hell gonna be better than Mario paint.
EDIT
I forgot to mention in resoinse to whynot just buy canvacas and paints, cuz tehy are a lot more expensive thana video game. Beleive me painting is a seriously expensive hobby.
Post by: Rhoq on March 31, 2006, 09:16:44 AM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Now I can honestly say I have no freaking clue what this is about.
Wikipedia entry for Bob Ross
or you can visit
http://www.bobross.com/
Now get to painting me some "happy little trees"!
Post by: Fro on March 31, 2006, 09:35:03 AM
Appears to be real!
Post by: Pale on March 31, 2006, 09:37:51 AM
Who ever started this damned tradition on the internet needs to be smacked.
Post by: BigJim on March 31, 2006, 10:18:06 AM
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Post by: KDR_11k on March 31, 2006, 10:34:56 AM
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Originally posted by: animecyberrat
well Ill chime in as a fan of the show and as a painter myself (yeah Im artistic all the way around).
Is your avatar representative of that?
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 31, 2006, 10:43:34 AM
I even did a whois:
Registrant:
Bob Ross, Inc.
4206-A Technology Court
Chantilly, VA 22021
US
Domain Name: BOBROSS.COM
Administrative Contact:
Kowalski, Joan info@BOBROSS.COM
Bob Ross Co.
4206-A technology Ct.
Chantilly, VA 20151-1214
US
703-803-7200 fax: 703-803-8793
Technical Contact:
Hostmaster, Frontline hostmaster@frontline.net
Frontline Communications
PO Box 98
Orangeburg, NY 10962
US
(888) 376-6854 fax: (845) 623-8669
Record expires on 09-Mar-2008.
Record created on 08-Mar-1996.
Database last updated on 31-Mar-2006 16:35:28 EST.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS3.FRONTLINE.NET 66.59.64.59
NS2.FRONTLINE.NET 63.250.9.59
NS1.FRONTLINE.NET 66.59.75.59
Looks like this is reality after all.
All I can say is "Wow". This is exactly the sort of thing Nintendo was aiming for with the new direction they're trying to take gaming.
Post by: Spak-Spang on March 31, 2006, 10:46:12 AM
Just think for a second. It's a painting game, that with the Revolution controller you can actually paint with "true" preasure allowing very deep and complex paint design.
Also since the Revolution supports SD Cards you can save your paintings and print them out on your computer or take to KINKOS and print professional quality creations.
Bob Ross can just be used for a tutorial on how to paint.
Post by: ThePerm on March 31, 2006, 10:55:26 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 31, 2006, 10:56:35 AM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane It's a creative idea but I sure as hell wouldn't buy it.
Tell that to Mario Paint.
Post by: Strell on March 31, 2006, 10:57:42 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on March 31, 2006, 11:01:16 AM
If it is real, it's a good idea.
Post by: Ian Sane on March 31, 2006, 11:06:18 AM
Fair enough. I'm just pointing out that there's no fantasy element here like with most games. A lot of people say "why don't you just play football?" in regards to Madden. The obvious response is that most people aren't good enough to play on an NFL team in real life. Madden's a fantasy because you don't have to be good at football to play it. But here it's like you have to be good at painting to be good at this game. It's not a fantasy. It's just another way to enjoy an activity you already are familiar with.
This is something I've been a little worried about regarding motion control if it's done really accurately. A golf game that responded realistically to how you swing would be a good way for a golfer to play without paying to go out to a real course. But it would be totally useless for the "I suck at golf but want to play a videogame where I'm a golf pro" crowd. Now painting is different than a sport but there's still concern. If a game has motion control that is too subtle and too realistic then a game no longer becomes a fantasy but a simulator that requires real skill. One advantage of a button press is that it's so easy to do you can suck at something in real life and pull it off effortlessly in a game.
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 31, 2006, 11:09:40 AM
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Originally posted by: PartyBear
Yeah, I did a whois query, too. I also tracked down AGFRAG's site, and read the announcement there. Joseph Hatcher is listed on Moby Games, too. I just have difficulty believing anything I read this time of year.
If it is real, it's a good idea.
Ah, the Bear speaks "webhosting".
Yeah, it's an excellent idea. It worked with Mario Paint and with Bob Ross' name behind it, it'll have the credibility it needs to sell Revs to people who wouldn't DREAM of touching gaming.
And yeah, painting is monstrously expensive. I might buy this and give it a try...
Post by: darknight06 on March 31, 2006, 02:25:38 PM
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Post by: Shecky on March 31, 2006, 05:02:37 PM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
It seems to me this game would require actually painting skills in order to be any good at it. So if you're good at painting why not just paint for real?
FWIW, painting isn't exactly the cheapest hobby.
Post by: jasonditz on March 31, 2006, 05:11:47 PM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
This is something I've been a little worried about regarding motion control if it's done really accurately. A golf game that responded realistically to how you swing would be a good way for a golfer to play without paying to go out to a real course. But it would be totally useless for the "I suck at golf but want to play a videogame where I'm a golf pro" crowd. Now painting is different than a sport but there's still concern. If a game has motion control that is too subtle and too realistic then a game no longer becomes a fantasy but a simulator that requires real skill. One advantage of a button press is that it's so easy to do you can suck at something in real life and pull it off effortlessly in a game.
I tend to discount that concern, and I'll tell you why: car racing games.
That's a genre that for years has had specialized hardware available that's meant to simulate the experience as accurately as possible. People love those games, and with a steering wheel and pedals it becomes a really great experience. But at the end of the day, are the people playing these games on par with professional race car drivers?
Post by: Shecky on March 31, 2006, 05:17:34 PM
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Originally posted by: jasonditz
at the end of the day, are the people playing these games on par with professional race car drivers?
The majority? No.
Find the occasional Ferrari F355 Challenge fanatic though, and it's probably more of a yes.
Same with all those flight sim fanatics...
Not that this changes your argument. I think it still holds. (I'd add virtual golf ranges)
Post by: animecyberrat on March 31, 2006, 06:22:29 PM
I took art class every year in high school and was even featured in our local newspaper for all my work I had done in improving the art department. I wasnt joking I really ama fan of his show, I watch it occasionaly, he's a great artist.
And this is the kind of game that woudl get me to consider the revmote more than just a sparkling innovation, something like this could actualy be fun to 'play' and since revolution has usb ports I hope theres a way to save your paintings to the flash memory or soemthing and transfer them to a computer.
I am an artist at heart and have always enjoyed painting, sculpting, music composition, playing various instruments and many other forms of creative expression.
But I dont have to impress a bunch of Nintendo fans cuz I really dont care what people think of me.
anyways getting back on topic, this kind of game is what is going to make the revolution so special and could help it break through to non gamers, imagine all the art teachers out there who buy a revolution (its going to be fairly cheap compared to most art equipment already) and use this game as a learning tool, that kind of stuff right there makes it a big anouncement. I know alot of artists who watch this show who arent gamers who might, combined with other appealing non games, attract them to the rev. Dont expect it to be a million seller though but it should have an impact nontheless.
Post by: antman100 on March 31, 2006, 06:45:35 PM
Also, no offense, many hobbies are expensive, if you are serious about it. That's why they're regarded as hobbies. If you're rich, then they become "collections". Unless you collect dryer lint, in which case, let me know and I'll send you some.
Post by: Svevan on March 31, 2006, 06:48:40 PM
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According to: Wikipedia
With a bushy afro and a calm, soothing voice, Bob Ross taught viewers to paint "happy little trees," "happy little clouds," and "pretty little mountains."
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Again from: Wikipedia
On occasion, after cleaning his two-inch brush in paint thinner, he'd "beat the devil out of it."
Yeah, okay, I am so in. Bob Ross: The Video Game rivals Snakes on a Plane for sheer awesomeness.
Post by: animecyberrat on March 31, 2006, 07:17:13 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on March 31, 2006, 07:37:23 PM
Also since the Revolution supports SD Cards you can save your paintings and print them out on your computer or take to KINKOS and print professional quality creations.
Yes but can I plug my Wacom into the Rev?
And can it compete with Painter?
Post by: Robageejammin on April 01, 2006, 03:56:56 AM
TEH MEGATONZ!1!
