how can I write my own computer games?

Question

I have a simple graphics programme, and I can do a bit of HTML, but is there a way of writing computer games? Is there another computer language that is better, and where can I learn it?

Answer 1

HTML isn't really a computer langauge... it's just a way to format content on the internet, you cannot make programs.

A game can be coded in any programming langauge. Most retail games are done with C++ (and now some managed C#), and (in the case of Windows) using the DirectX graphics libraries.
Free C++ Express: http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualc/
DirectX SDK: http://msdn.microsoft.com/directx/

Microsoft also has a new project, XNA, designed to bring modern Windows and XBox Game designers to hobbyists. It uses DirectX, plus an addition set of libraries... and works with C# Express (Different than C++):
http://msdn.microsoft.com/directx/XNA/default.aspx

If you only have experience with HTML... C++ will be kindof a learning curve. There are other programs, design for people who aren't really C++ programmers, the make it easier to put toether kinds of games:
http://www.gamemaker.nl/

Also, small online 2d games are popular... like the ones in Yahoo! Games. They are programmed in Java or with Macromedia apps:
Java Dev Kit: http://java.sun.com/javase/
Macromedia Studio: http://www.adobe.com/products/studio/
Macromedia Flash: http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/flashpro/