Since Peggle is ridiculously popular nowadays, PopCap has considered a free version of the game. As such, an official report coming from the casual games developer says that they've launched this web version of the game, which can be played for free on PopCap's official site and MSN's Game Zone with other portal partners adding the game soon.

Of course, those who enjoy the free online version of Peggle are encouraged to download the full deluxe version and play its FREE trial, which again, encourages gamers to just buy the damned game in the end, but hey, everyone's got to make a living, Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got... Right! According to the report, gamers can instantly purchase and unlock the full Peggle Deluxe via credit card or PayPal for USD19.95, right after they've given the free trial a go.

"This free online version of Peggle is a great new way for anyone to get their Peggle fix," explained Sukhbir Sidhu, producer for Peggle. "With nearly random placement of the pegs on each level of the game, and the large number of level layouts, the 20 newly-created levels and five challenges in the basic version can be played hundreds, even thousands of times without becoming repetitive."

OK, you probably want to know a little bit about this free web version of Peggle, right? Well, as PopCap has confirmed, the game pits players against themselves to beat their own cumulative high score over the course of ten randomly selected levels (out of 20 all-new levels). Players can also unlock one extra character/power-up and five special Challenge mode levels, each of which is a variant of the basic game rules.

Wait! There's more. In addition to tracking which levels have been unlocked and which challenges have been won, the online version of Peggle also saves a player's highest cumulative score across one ten-level set.

So, impressed yet? Why don't you check out PopCap's website to learn more? Here it is. Oh, by the way: did you know that MSNBC.com featured Peggle among the "Five Most Addictive Video Games of All Time?" I'd say it's worth looking into it even if you're the hardcore type of gamer.