as a basis to downplay xbox live obviously have never used it.
i agree with blocking party chat during online games that require team strategy. for example, in CHROMEHOUNDS, one of the game's features is capturing combas (satellite towers) that increase the range of your radio with your teammates.
the side with the most combas could check enemy positions on map and talk farther, likewise you could take over enemy combass and prevent them from speaking to each other using radio. it was strategy based.
as soon as party chat was made available, everyone forgot about combass. it turned into free for all battles.
THAT is one example of party chat being exploited. however, nothing beats me playing SF2, my friend playing ninja gaiden, my other friend playing Ace combat 6, and all of us chatting about random crap AT THE SAME TIME.
PARTY CHAT IS A GOOD THING WHEN USED IN THIS SITUATIONS, AND THESE SITUATIONS OUTWEIGH THE 4-5 GAMES WHERE IT COULD BE USED FOR EXPLOITATIon
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