I want to be a game designer, DigiPen is way too expensive. Please help?

Question

alright, I want to be a game designer. Do i need ANY C C++ or java? What should i take at what college to help me land a job making games(My Passion).

Answer 1

Most professionally made games are written in C++ over Java.  Sure Java is easy to learn but the reality is you can just simply do more in C++.  Java's GUI (graphics user interface ... making the program LOOK good) in my honest opinion is one PitA.  Learn C++ with some online tutorials.  Take any Computer Science classes you can find.  Most importantly, read up -- there's always room to learn more.

Answer 2

if you want to be a game programmer then you should learn C++/C or Java. C++/C is the current standard if I'm not mistaken, but also Java will run on any computer with java installed. I suggest java because of the reason above and its a LOT easier to learn. The best way to gain ideas for games is to look at whats available.

I am currently working on becoming a Programmer(I'm learning Java, and I'm 13). I wish you luck :)

Places to help you get started:

http://www.java.sun.com/

http://javaomatic.com/

http://www.java.com/

http://www.sun.com

http://www.video.google.com/           *search for tutorials here*

http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/