Halo: Reach will be available in stores starting at midnight tonight, and if you haven’t read our full review of the game, we would like to formally invite you to do so. Many people love the idea of online-heavy games such as Reach, but have had bad experiences with playing on Xbox Live. That’s not out of the ordinary: Xbox Live is filled with younger kids with the dirtiest of mouths who have the skills to make sure you never get a kill.

It’s not the most welcoming of services, but whenever people complain, it’s worth wondering if they’ve put in the time and effort to improve their gaming experience. Playing on Xbox Live is a great time, provided you’re willing to spend some front-end time preparing your account with some friends, and you’re not afraid to spend a minute or two giving feedback.

Halo: Reach is a great time when played online. Here’s how to enjoy it as an adult, and to keep foul-mouthed punks at bay.

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Playing Halo: Reach on Xbox Live: how to stay sane