I just got involved with a group doing game development and I am interested in the modeling component. We use Maya, and I was wondering if anyone had some tips for a beginner or places to find good tutorials, good reference books, etc. Thanks! Kyle

There is a big fat post on the top of this forum i'm sure about this but yur best and most helpful place to go to is

www.3dbuzz.com

There are video tutorials there that show you modeling in action.

Check it out

All the tut links one wood want for maya http://www.mayatutorials.de/

Good game model link http://avl.etsu.edu/intranet/resources/polys/polyModeling.html
Maya scrips plug-in's tips TuT's
http://www.highend3d.com/maya/tutorials/

Tips for Beginner ..Make user Custom shelves with you most used tools saves time
Save your work frequently!!!
3dBuss is ok but Cgtalk.com is a better 3d forum just my two cents.