In order to make it easier to expand your friends network on Xbox Live, Microsoft has announced a new feature dubbed "Friends of Friends".

This feature will be released with the Fall Dashboard update on December 4.

"Friends of Friends" will enable users to check out the friends list of fellow Xbox Live members from the Dashboard itself.

Using this new feature, members can find old friends or connect with new ones within the Xbox Live community. They will also be able to send messages and game invites, as well as compare games and achievements.

With this, Xbox Live intends to play the role of a social networking platform for the community.

"Friends of Friends" feature will be available as the new default setting on Xbox Live and will be active with the Fall Dashboard update.

However, for those who prefer to keep their friends list private, they can change the settings beginning today by logging onto www.xbox.com/fof, and selecting one of the three options available for the Gamertag.

The three options are -- everyone (only available to members who are 18 years of age and above); friends only (available to members who are 13 years and above); and blocked (available to all members, and automatic for anyone under the age of 13).

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