The Geeks with Blogs guys have announced a game programming and blogging (yes you have to do both!) competition. There's nothing stopping you using your managed DirectX skills to win the competition, but its not mandatory so you can stick with GDI if you prefer. There are few rules but using Visual Studio Express and blogging about it on 'Geeks with Blogs' are the main ones.

Some of the early entrants are already strutting their stuff for the ladies with little effect. Check out Jason, Chris and George.