I want to learn game development. Which language should I use? [closed]

Answer 1

Game programming is not different in C++ than Python. You already know C++, so the answer is: Learn Python. Why? Because it's a bloody cool language.

You'll also learn a lot of game programming by doing it in Python, even if you need to switch to C++ for doing heavyweight 3D engines.

So the answer is really.... BOTH! :-)

Answer 2

C++ since that is the widely used one for game programming and you will get lot of samples for c++ games to look at. As other answer said, there aren't many python 3d programs.

Answer 3

I would start with C++ which is the language of choice for most games created today. There are a number of games being developed on DirectX using C# in a managed environment, using the XNA frame work. Check out this site. XNA Developer Center

Answer 4

if you are looking for a 2d racing game, i would suggest using AS3(Flash) with Box2d. -easier to get started -larger audience

best of luck to you, what-ever language you choose!

Answer 5

You might want to consider starting with casual games. This depends of course on your desires but casual gaming is a little more accessible to both developers and users. The tools are easier to learn as well: Flash/Flex and Silverlight are both very available and a lot of fun to use.

Answer 6

Go with C++, It's the main language in the industry; and you'll learn all the bits and bobs of game development. Using C++ also gives you another benefit, you can implement a scripting language such as LUA or Python for for instance Game Logic!