http://storywrite.com/story/409564 The story posted there wasn't posted until March 7, 2010. There are no other sources besides this game and that story. Unless the dev had super mind reading powers to steal this guys "dreams" I seriously doubt that it's stolen from him. I think it's more obvious that this write is trying to capitalize on the games overall performance by claiming it's stolen from him seeing as anyone could just copy the words from the game months after it's been up and claim they were stolen.
Having completed this yesterday before the slight control change and badges, I have to say the replay value was very good. I didn't feel bored doing it all once more, and I recieved all my badges from completing it.