Thanks for that! I also found a book that I thought would be a great start as well, what do you think?
http://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Beginn...5186451&sr=8-6
Also is the book Beginning C++ Through Game Programming written for the complete programming noob in mind? Or is it more for people with at least some programming knowledge?
http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Thro...5217080&sr=1-2