If i want to learn to program a video game where should i go?

I am 11. I can understand alot of programing. I dont care about my age i want to learn to program. I want to learn how to program simple games now. So when i am older i will be able to program more complicated games.

If i want to learn to program a video game where should i go?
First of all, it is great that you understand alot of programing at 11, if you can code a game right now, try it in C++ , you can find C++ tutorials all over the internet, but for now you should stick with gamemaker.nl , it requires no programing skills and you can have a lot of fun with it
Reply:That's a good mentality. I began programming when I was 8 in GW Basic on a very old pc, although I couldn't do much more than display messages on the screen and poll user input. Over the years I've learned so much though.





I would begin with simple game developing software that requires little or no programming, so you can understand the concepts and basics of the flow of a videogame (eg. The Games Factory, Click and Create, Gamemaker).





Also, you might want to dabble in Qbasic or other languages of the basic type before tackling C/C++ (Although once you understand how a program runs, it becomes much easier).





3D game programming is an incredible step up from programming in 2D. There's so much more you have to be concerned about, and accurate collision detection is a pain in the rear sometimes. 3d gamestudio is good for beginning 3d, but I'd recommend Blitz 3d or Darkbasic as they're much more beginner friendly.





Overall, I'd definitely go with GameMaker. Many people overlook this program because they believe it's all drag and drop, but underneath that lies a very powerful and flexible programming language. Remember, online tutorials, books, and forums are your friends =P
Reply:If you want to create 3D Games then i suggest using 3D game Studio, or DarkBasic...but these two require a lot of experience I don't thing you have it...but there are good tutorials on the net...on the official sites.