new programmer

i want to be a computer game programmer, but i don't want to go to university because it's too expensive and won't teach me anything anyway.

what's the best way to become a professional game programmer without actually getting a university education?  is it even possible?

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nehe.gamedev.net <--i learn opengl from there, although i already learn C++ before, so i dont have trouble learning that.

and if you want 3d programming, just prepare to use something like 3DSMax, a Camera for texture, Scanner character faces that u draw