   new to game programming !!!!! Pls help
  Guys I am new to game programming domian.could you tell me how to start getting into it.I have learned C/C++.what do I have to do next.   
  Make some text games. When you're comfortable with those, try out some 2D graphics.   ;  Have you actually learned C++? You are familiar with exceptions, classes, inheritance, and the standard libary (like std::stringstream, std::vector, std::deque)?If so, you might want to look at APIs, like DirectX, OpenGL, SDL, or SFML. Or, you might prefer to use a pre-built engine, like Irrlicht or Torque.   ;  Youtube has a lot of stuff to offerthese are 2 links which dont cost you money and meight help you.http://www.youtube.com/user/stanforduniversity?blend=1&ob=4http://www.youtube.com/user/antiRTFM   ;  thanks guys I will try that.......................   ;  Is windows API programming a prerequisite for learning DirectX and all   ;  DirectX yes, all others no.   ;  Game Maker 7 Can also get the ball rolling nicely :)   ;  If you are just starting out, it may be easier for you to learn a specific game engine rather than learning to make your own.  Game engines will already have all/most of the tools that you need to make a game so you can get the ball rolling faster.There are many engines to choose from, have a look here: http://www.devmaster.net/engines/ for an overview of a lot of them.   