XNA side scroller game

[SoundTheSurrender]

I'm trying to dive into XNA but man I really don't understand what the hell is going on. My programming skills are ok in C# nothing awesome. I just don't get the logic in making a game.

Does anyone know of specific site that has good tutorials on a side scroller like Streets of Rage?

 

[Dimmu]

I don't know if the code in this tutorial/example is deprecated (I've never used XNA, only Dark GDK as I prefer C++), but at first glance it appears to be what you're looking for. Although it may be overly simplistic.

XNA Sidescroller Tutorial Pt.1
XNA Sidescroller Tutorial Pt.2

 

[Journer]

i'de try something simpler than a side scroller. maybe a puzzle game (move blocks around to make pic) or maybe something super basic. i'm just now getting started with XNA so i'm not much help