Re: The focus: J2EE or .NET?
I think the topic is not correct in that way. Because you can comparing Java and .NET or you can comparing J2EE and ASP .NET in my opinion. So if you want to create a browser game I would choose J2EE, because the most application servers are running under a non-Microsoft OS. Additional there are many avalaible frameworks and classes which make you life easier with J2EE.
If you want to programming "offline" applications I would choose .NET. It is easier to create new applications rather than with MFC or something like that.
But finally it is a decision of your private opinion. Both technologies give you all the possibilities for doing your work.
Re: The focus: J2EE or .NET?
So far, it seems like Java is more flexible for what I want to do. I need applications to run dynamically through web browsers and offline without limiting my users to just Windows. I know that's my personal goal, but is it really likable for a job later? I guess Java will grow popular more and more each day as long as Sun continues to expand it.