- Download an IDE like Eclipse or NetBeans and learn how to use it (if you have not already)- (A) If you know how to program: - Spend a few weeks trying things out in Java to learn the syntax/API's (If you do not know Java) - Download some examples of other Java games or programs doing graphics, animations, sounds, etc. - For 3D games you will need one of the other libraries like Xith, jME, Java3d,