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@dueal i appreciate ur efforts on d forum so far on "Video" game programming but try and appreciate the perspective.
There are games for different platforms requiring different skillsets and approaches. Not everyone wants to develop on a console okay! asides that the emphasis these days on development is focus, simplicity and agility.that why we have smart tools and frameworks to guide us. i.e. In JavaScript, u have JQuery and other smarties that help get the job done without being a JavaScript Guru.
In the past one year Java has undergone a lot of transformations using JavaFX technology.
JavaFX has made it easier 2 create animations, sound effects e.t.c. it was designed with d beginners(people who might av pref for programming as against designing or vice versa) in mind hence it integrates seamlessly with Photoshop.
Also if u av used d Netbeans IDE with d Mobility plugin u will appreciate ow damn easy it's 2 start creating games in Java.
Also we must appreciate Flash and ActionScript a very formidable combination for writing games on devices that run Adobe Flashlite.
Even in console(PS, XBox e.t.c) development there are frameworks for rapid development.
The advantage of Java is that majority of the phones in the world run on Symbian and BlackBerry O.S.
lets allow the beginners appreciate the eco-system.
When i started experimenting with ActionScript gaming in 2003 i cudnt wait 2 create my own graphics i downloaded them i wanted to get things done, same with d sound. learning is actually life long but we can start 2day.
simple maths and reasoning is what a beginner needs for now for any programming NOT a 4 years before u can be useful blueprint.
I will be happy to put anyone thru learning Game programming on any of the following Platforms: Java/JME/JavaFX, Adobe FlashLite.

I beg to differ with the view expressed above. It will NOT take you 4 years to learn Java Game Programming and you can [b]DEFINITELY [/b]learn it in Nigeria .
There are different types of games built for different platforms requiring different skill-sets. But there are some common denominators all game developers must appreciate, a sense of Creativity, a Good Story line, Great Graphics, Animation, Sound e.t.c all of these must be done with the intention to captivate your intended audience.
When it comes to Java Game Programming a viable platform for development is mobile phones running the Symbian Operating System.
U can check these link http://tekxtremeonline.net/babbles/2009/08/29/programming-an-appetising-insight-for-beginners/#more-75 to find out why.
Listed below are what you need to kick-off developing games on the Java Platform(JME/JavaFX)

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[li]A good grasp of the Java Programming Language.[/li]
[li]If you can learn JavaFX(makes game programming even simpler) better. Go to http://javafx.com [/li]
[li]Download the Netbeans IDE with the Java ME  and JavaFX  Plugins.(http://www.netbeans.org/downloads/index.html)[/li]
[li]Learn SVG and how to create SVG Graphics.[/li]
[li]Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop[/li]
[li]Download an animation Sound Bank.----you can call me for this[/li]
[li]Learn basics of animation, learn how the timeline works .You can play around with Swish or Adobe Flash Professional for a while. [/li]
[/list]

An advantage of writing games in JavaFX is that your games will be simple to create and device independent. What do I mean. Your game will work on any device that supports  Java. i.e. Mobile Phones, Computers, Web, Blu-ray devices like PlayStation 3 via BD-J
The same skill will allow you develop smart mobile  applications.
NOTE: there is more to know but u can kickoff with these titbits.

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J2EE- is an advanced aspect of Java programming and encompasses web and networking technologies-its a no go area for a beginner

XML-is a simple language, similar to HTML but its used for describing and storing data.Every programmer, Web designer must know it.-good for a beginner

ASP.NET/PHP-any of these programming languages can be used for building web applications.PHP will be better for a beginner 2 learn because you can get free tools like Netbeans IDE and FirePHP to assist you.

C#- is a .NET programming language.its easy 2 learn and can be used for creating both Mobile, web and desktop applications.It however comes at a great price since u will have 2 pay for the best tool(Visual Studio Professional) 2 use it.C# is a lot like Java which has free tools(Netbeans IDE)

LINUX-is a FREE operating system like Windows, Solaris or 0SX .if u av heared of Ubuntu or Fedora those are Linux variants.Its good to learn Linux as it is preferred by big companies and catching on with everyone.

ORACLE: Oracle is d name of a big IT company with a lot of popular products such as Oracle Database, jDeveloper e.t.c. Oracle also recently bought Sun Microsystems owners of Java Technology.However i am sure ur refering to Oracle database which is also good 4u 2 learn, but u av 2 look @ d job prospects.In order to appreciate working wth a database it might be betta 4u 2 learn Programming and/or Data Analysis with it.

MySQL- also d name of a company but i am sure your refering to the database:MySQL Server.This is arguably one of the most popular database in the world.Used by most web hosts its every developers darling. Unlike Oracle it will not stress ur systems memory.

Your choice should be based strictly on your interests and industry relevance not what anyone feels is good for u. If you need further assistance on mastering any of these technologies you can call me on 08034209301 or femu_2001@yahoo.com

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