There's a guy/team on microchip who have done it with a DsPIC.. looks impressive

http://forum.microchip.com/tm.aspx?m=166133&mpage=4

Trent, as you know, C, Basic Pascal or assembler, the real power is made by the guy back to the keyboard. C is more considered as an industry standard. There's still the command set and brand who can makes a slight difference. Nice to have more than one tool so far.