Settlers of Catan to Join MSN

Mayfair Games, the English-language publisher of Settlers of Catan, announced recently that Microsoft will create the Catan Online Game, scheduled to appear this summer.

Available on Microsoft's Premium Game Service, the Catan Online Game will be accessible via both the MSN Zone and MSN Messenger. There will be multi-player online and download variants, each with rich graphics and a sophisticated AI. You'll be able to play solo or with up to three live opponents.