Recommendations needed

[potatoCode]

Hello!

I don't know if this is the right section to post,
if not please move it to the appropriate section of the forum.

I'm getting to a point where I personally think I need more books,

My goal is to work for a company whose heart of business soley lies in creating online games, next bread and butter comes off-line and console games. And I need advice on how and what to prepare should the opportunity knocks on my door.

I'm thinking I should learn database for MMO.
windows programming for console/pc games.

so I'd like to know which one of the two should be learned first.
I am open to all criticism and sarcasm as far as this matter is concerned.
but please keep in mind that at lease add an answer to the question.

Thanks alot.