PAX is coming to Texas this weekend, and GameSpot is going to be there in full force. If you're going to be at the community-focused gaming event in Texas, why not stop by and say, "Hi!"? Here are the awesome panels we're hosting.

　　

Why the Games Industry is Still Good

What is it? If you're part of or follow the video game industry, it's because your love for it knows no bounds. Game developers, publishers, and media gather for super happy funtimes to discuss why the industry is still a great place to be and why you (yes you want) want to join us.Who's on it? Alexa Ray Corriea [Editor, GameSpot], Aaron Linde [Writer, Gearbox Software], Samantha Kalman [Developer, Sentris, Timbre Interactive], Will Powers [PR and Marketing Manager, Deep Silver], Eric Neustadter [Xbox Live Operations Architect, Microsoft]When is it? Friday 11AM-NoonMore panel info here.

Firaxis Games Megapanel at PAX South

What is it? Legendary game designer Sid Meier along with the lead designers from the award-winning strategy title, Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth get together to talk about Firaxis games!Who's on it? Chris Watters [Host, GameSpot], Sid Meier, David McDonough, Will MillerWhen is it? Saturday 11AM-NoonMore panel info here.

GameSpot's Crowdsourced Top 10 Video Edit - LIVE!

What is it? Top 10 videos about video games sit at the peak of all human expression and creative endeavor. But did you know that you can easily crap one out in under an hour with the help of a bunch of strangers? Watch an auditorium full of random people come together to script, edit, voice, and publish a "Top 10" video on GameSpot.com live on stage. Will the video be our industry's magnum opus? Will it be terrible? Will Danny & Andy get fired? Come see for yourself!Who's on it? Danny O'Dwyer [Host, GameSpot], Andy Bauman [Video Producer, GameSpot]When is it?When is it? Saturday 2PM-3PMMore panel info here.We hope to see you there!