I have started getting mails lately, about how to grow their career as professional game programmer. I am sure there are plenty of such text available on the internet, but here are few links ( thanks to Sumit ) which consitutes good read for all who expects to make career in Gaming.
(3) Gamasutra
(4) GameDev
(5) GameAI
(6) SLoperama
(7) Amits Game AI
(8) Ralph Koster
(10) Kim Blogs (MS – Casual Games Strategy Dept)
If you feel its enough of these reads and its time to join Microsoft Casual Gaming Division , mail me.