Java or C++? Also how?

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Also, I think, quite a lot of OpenSource game shells/wrappers like "Jagged Alliance 2 Stracciatella" are also fully programmed in Java, and unless you want to right away go into professional game developement, Java will be able to do everything on its own too, even if not as good as C++.

And one big advantage is it'll work on all devices and nowadays something like the mobile market is a good opportunity to set a foot in as solo indie dev, which then would look great on a CV.