This is probably the best new feature for Aussie gamers.  You can now have a party chat for up to 8 players right on your dashboard.  You can all stay in that chat while playing the same game or everyone can be playing a different game and just shooting the shit at the same time.  Don’t want to listen to some annoying seppo kids or some abusive twats? Just stay in your party while playing COD or Gears.  This will be getting a massive workout with my friends list that’s for sure.