Joystiq reports that the classic German-style board games Settlers of Catan and Carcassonne are coming to Xbox Live for the 360.

That's fantastic news -- Settlers and the Hunters and Gatherers version of Carcassone are two of my group's favorite games, and they've even proved popular with my non-geek family, including my wife and my mom (ok, well, my mom's more of a proto-geek than a regular mom). While nothing can compare to sitting around the table rolling dice and grumbling about being robbed with friends, being able to play over Xbox Live might prove to be a decent alternative.