Doukutsu Monogatari Hard Type Hack

Here's a teaser of the hack.
It's very small, but gives you an idea of what to expect in the finished product.

So far it covers the starting area and the first cave.

http://rapidshare.de/files/6903154/Doukutsu_Zero.rar.html

I know this is off topic, but has anyone heard any news from pixel?  Any idea if he's making any other games or what?