Game programming ........ Where is good place to start?

I originally posted this in the General Forum my mistake.


I use to love programming on my old Commodore Vic-20/64/128. I even did some assembly programming on those old jewels

I've been an avid computer gamer since I can remember. The wife tends to dislike that fact on occasion I'm really considering the possibility of learning to game program - I know, I know...everyone does. I know the game programming field is pretty tight (from what I understand). But, nevertheless, I would like to learn it - even if its just a hobby.

I am currently transferring to the UNT (University of North Texas) to get my BS in CS. They have several game programming classes I can take for my upper level requirements.

Other than taking the classes at the university, where would be a good place to start. I took an Intro to C++ course a couple years back. I figure I'll have to go review that and get an intermediate book before I even start to think about programming in DirectX, etc. Right?

Any suggestions for a newb wannabe would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
3DPhreak

Check out gamedev especially under Articles and Resources. Lots to read in that site!

Heh, well you don't necessarily have to get an intermediate book, but it's probably a good idea.

You should do a board search if you haven't already--I'm sure there's been posts like this before you could read too.

Buy books, books, and more books. Then when you have more money....get some more books.

If you've done a little C++programming go here. it's a good tutorial. for game building using DEV C++ and DirectX 8.1:
http://www.imagethis.org/