I have a programming question.

[Firemac]

I'm going into the gaming business and I want to have some programming knowledge packed into me before I actually get in there, so I was wondering what are some popular programming languages popular with video games. It would help alot if you could answer this for me. Thanks.

[Blackwolf]

Most console and PC games are written in C++, most web games are written in Flash. There are several good books that will teach you C++ and game theory that you can pick up at your local Barnes & Noble or Borders or whatever your favorite bookstore is. Look for Andre LaMothe's name either as the author or the editor, and you'll have a good reference.

[GH33DA]

http://forums.allgames.com/showthread.php?t=9453

[Firemac]

thanks for all the information

[Tom the First]

It'd probably help looking at some of the free game dev kits out there, too.

[-CCM-]

I'm learning C++ right now from a book, but I'll probably take a class soon.

[Blank]

C++ and basic are the main two you want to know. If you actually want to be a programmer, that's a different story.

[EvilWall]

Qbasic is a good program to start with.

[Oomba]

I'm learning VBasic. Sucks, I'd skip it.