How to become a game developer?

How to become a 2d or a 3d game developer?

For 3D script writer we need the following skills: - directX - openGL - Expert in C, C++ - Game engine knowledge: a7 game engine, Unreal, gmax (any one will do) - Experience in development of PS2 & XBOX based games... etc

for creating 2d games u need to know Adobe flash and action script