well that all depends. programing takes a lot of time, effort, and patience but seeing the end result is just amazing. To program you have to be able to go back find and solve problems and you have to know the language pretty well. In my opinion it's pretty fun.
There Are many Cool Softwares & Languages But The Best ( In my popinion ) are : -C++ -DarkBasic Pro. -Virtools
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There are various companies and websites that offer Java game programming software and how-to. Some of these companies that offer information are Game Dev and Zet Code.
Usually when your computer programming, your developing software for a company. Depending on who and what is needed, is where your career will change. Video game programming is an example where you will develop software for a video game company.
There are many "Cool" virtual game sites.
I am unsure of what area you are in, but there are many video game programming schools located around the country. Hopefully, one will be located near you!
Definitely some or other programming language and maths skills. Other skills depend on what type of game you are making and if you are going in alone. A good and easy way to get started is with Game Maker (www.yoyogames.com), if you don't have any programming background or experience.
go to dan-ball.com and search in the search games powder game its a cool game.
GML IS a real programming language. But anyway, all programming languages are about the same, with different syntax.
Game maker 7 from yoyogames.com.