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GameDev.net - An excellent (and most popular) resource for all things in game development.  A great forum for when you become stuck.  Also has many good articles on advanced topics.

Wrox Publications - Wrox is probably the best way to learn a new programming language.  Their book pay special attention to detail and ease.  I highly recommend Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2005 for learning C++.

CPlusPlus.com - Don't want to buy Ivor Horton's book just to take a crash course in C++?  Do this website's tutorial instead.

Game Development Magazine - A great magazine that I highly recommend to any game developer.  Each issue is filled with advanced game programming techniques, industry news and career opportunities.

Things that Amuse Me

The Order of the Stick - My favorite web comic (for you Dungeons and Dragons players)

AddictingGames.com - Fun! Fun! Fun!  My latest favorite game here is the N-Game (get good at it before you judge it though...)