this forum looks interesting, i found it searching for game design stuff on internet. the challenges look fun :) i'll be reading but likely well beyond my abilities :)
i read thru some websites, much good content at these links
http://alanemrich.com/PGD/PGD_Directory.htm
http://gamedesignconcepts.wordpress.com
http://gamecareerguide.com
and of course here :)
http://www.bgdf.com
online classes
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/comparative-media-studies/cms-608-game-design...
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/urban-studies-and-planning/11-127j-computer-g...
http://ocw.usu.edu/instructional-technology-learning-sciences/instructio...
http://oyc.yale.edu/economics/econ-159
