Ludus Windows 8 Game Starter Kit

This looks interesting - Ludus Windows 8 Game Starter Kit:

• http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/Ludus-Windows-8-Game-Starter-Kit-Pleasing-the-Platformer-in-you
• http://wootstudio.ca/win8platstarter

According to authors: "Don't start from scratch. This Platformer Game Starter Kit for Windows 8 will get you going with full code & free game art.".... hmmm... maybe it is wort to try...