I forgot to post this, but since some of you might find this useful is an free online version of a game design class I took for actual credit (and paid tuition for) last quarter, http://gamedesignconcepts.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/level-1-overview-what-is-a-game/.  Its to late to sign up to try "take" the class but the lessons are still all up, and you could easily go through this by yourself and there were some really neat bits.  If anyone wants, since the instructor for this class is the staff member for the gaming club I attend once a week I could ask if this will be offered again gratis at some point.

It's new to me, but it looks rather interesting. I might look into it later if I get a chance.