Fixed all the old links, added some new ones including Shadows in 2d

Mykre is a regular in the MSDN forums and has been an MVP for (Managed) DirectX for a year or so. his blog is mostly XNA/Managed DirectX with some art/modelling stuff and the occasion gaming post thrown in for good measure.

Tutorials

• Shadows in 2d games
• Side Scrollers in progress
• List of useful things for beginners