So, go write yourself a web based racing game in javascript. As for books: Computer Gamesmanship by David N Levy is a classic. It's not very flashy but it will

So, go write yourself a web based racing game in javascript. As for books: Computer Gamesmanship by David N Levy is a classic. It's not very flashy but it will give you a solid understanding of the basics of all kinds of games, not just arcade. Oh, and there is this: http://jawsjs.com/ http://jawsjs.com/ and this: http://www.web-delicious.com/5-html5-javascript-game-development-frameworks-for-online-game-developers/ http://www.web-delicious.com/5-html5-javascript-game-develop... good luck!