New to Programming; Where to Start?

I am an EXTREMELY beginner programmer. I've learned a couple of basics, but I was wondering. If I was to go towards video game programming in the future, which direction would I start looking in?

You probably get this a lot, but I don't know exactly what the best direction is to go. I've tried in C++ and C#, but have taken more of a liking to C# so I might try starting there. Is it too early to be worrying about the API I use as well?

If you are willing to respond, i'd be extremely grateful. This place seems like the essential forum for me to get my bearings.

Thanks!