what is up with the internet having so few java game programming tutorials. Ive seen more flash game tutorial sites than Java ones. Can anyone recommend a good website? other than the o'so famous... http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/Java_Game_Programming/

There are a few.. I've collected links to some of them, and I'm only happy to share.

Java Games Factory
Some small tutorials (applet code)
Java Games Wiki
A Space Invaders tutorial in 29 parts. Real good one

Searching internet for java tutorials, without finding atleast 10 pages wich are describing on how to make that famous "Hello, world" applet is like typing in 'XXX' as search string and hope to get a picture of Vin Diesel [grin]. There are few tutorials out there that deals with Java applications. Another great forum for your daily Java needs, except for thisone, is the Java Games Forum

Someone on these forums suggested a book to me. I bought it and really found it useful.

Developing Games in Java
by David Brackeen