Bob Ross' The Joy of Painting for the Wii may be languishing in development limbo right now, but those looking for a painting title for the Wii could still get something similar.

In an interview with Eurogamer, Paint by DS producer Jason Harman mentioned that a Wii title similar to Paint by DS is a possibility. For the uninitiated, Paint by DS is a sort of digital coloring book from developer Mercury Games. Players use the DS stylus to mix paint and then work on their masterpieces in paint-by-numbers gameplay.

The biggest hurdle would probably be the lack of physical contact, but Harman has a solution: "The Wii version could include other painting media such as a spray paint can and a roller." Sounds like a nice way to relax in front of the TV on a lazy afternoon.

Following yesterday's reports on AGFRAG cancelling plans to make a Bob Ross videogame, the company named after the late artist quickly came out with a response today. Apparently only AGFRAG is out of the picture. The project, on the other hand, is still very much in the works.

"By hook or by crook there will be a game. There's no way we couldn't do a game because everybody wants one badly," clarified Jane Kowalski, Bob Ross Inc. Media Director. The official then went on to confirm that they have severed ties with AGFRAG. She explained:

I think they were sort of overwhelmed and they don't have the resources and the energy to tend to the huge demand that is needed. We are currently working on digging up the development team that has the swift enthusiasm to carry through.

To be quite frank, AGFRAG is one of the lesser known developers around. But for purposes of convenience and awareness, AGFRAG stands for Adaptive Gatekeeper & Fearless Rogue of Addictive Gaming Entertainment and is headed by Joseph Hatcher. Furthermore, Hatcher updated their rather bleak explanation yesterday. According to him:

I'm sorry that we have disappointed so many people on a certain project. Please realize we did what we felt was best, with the cards that were dealt to us and the situation we were in. We have learned from the experience and we won't make the same mistakes twice.

Lastly, Jane Kowalski maintained that they still prefer to launch the Bob Ross title on Nintendo platforms, the Wii and the DS. Regardless of what people think and say, Kowalski believes that the Wiimote and the stylus are perfect fits for the game.

In case you are not aware, there was supposed to be an artsy fartsy videogame slated for the Wii and handheld DS. It was based on real life painter and TV personality Bob Ross. Aptly titled The Joy of Painting, the game lets players use the Wiimote and the stylus as a paintbrush.

Actually, it's just fine if you haven't been aware of that game until now. You haven't missed anything because the game has just officially been cancelled. According to would-be developer AGFRAG on their official Yahoo game page,

AGFRAG is no longer involved in the development of ANY Bob Ross Game.

Please contact Bob Ross Inc. for further information.

Thank you.

That's all. No other information or explanation was provided by the company. According to other sources, it is true that AGFRAG is no longer involved with the game but Bob Ross Inc. is still pursuing to create a videogame for the celebrated painter. The official site, however, has no mention of anything related to the matter.