How to create video games
It made me 
"Fun, but unless you want to do it professionally avoid any sort of programming."
How I did it: There are a lot of user friendly programs out there that let you create your own games or levels. Multimedia Fusion is the best one for creating 2D games. RPG Maker XP is a great program and my favorite RPG making program.
If you own a PS3 be sure to pick up LittleBigPlanet, it's the greatest game I've ever played. Essentially a platforming game, it has an intricately complex level editor that lets your imagination run off the rails. It's absolutely brilliant and kitschy at the same time.
