XBOX Live integrates social networks

by John Davis

What's up tech fans! So I was sitting at the beach this week, enjoying my DOCOMO Max 3.5G wireless broadband connection and I came across something I just have to share.  In case you've been busy all week and haven't had a chance to turn on your XBOX 360, do it as soon as you get home.

Earlier this week, Microsoft came out with a mandatory XBOX Live update that should've automatically downloaded when you turned your system on this past Tuesday.  The catch: you need an XBOX Live Gold membership.  Included in the mandatory XBOX Live update, you'll be able to access Facebook so you can connect with your friends, get realtime status updates and photos you can share with your Facebook friends or share your favorite gaming moments on Facebook right from your television.

Dare you say Twitter? Yup, I do! With the new XBOX Live update you'll be able to access your twitter account, keep connected with your friends and family by reading and posting tweets on the Twitter Service from the comfort of your living room via your XBOX 360 and XBOX LIVE. You can quickly and easily read, reply, and post updates online right from your Xbox 360.