<p>I have been learning java and been creating games using the inbuilt 2d libraries (swing,jpanel) these past few weeks, and have been enjoying myself whilst doing so. i have made a few simple games, and two slightly more advanced ones, such as this one:</p><p>http://desolate-cliffs-1857.herokuapp.com/</p><p>The link is a website me and a few few friends made for a children's coding competition (i'm 15) to go with the game.</p><p>I have already learnt python and i feel that i am up to the challenge of learning another language if needed, but staying with java would be pretty good too.</p><p><a href="http://www.gamedev.net/topic/647904-where-next/">Keep reading...</a></p>