You wouldn't think that one of the best arcade games ever would feature unicorns, flowers, rainbows and balls bouncing slowly on pegs, but Peggle manages to pull it off. The latest entry from the casual game masterminds at PopCap blends pachinko, pinball, and shooter arcade mechanics into addictive gameplay. Aiming for orange pegs and blocks amidst a sea of obstacles, it's part luck and part skill as gravity and physics take your shot and all you can do is watch it play out. Ten different powerups such as fireballs and zen-tuned aiming, each keyed to a different character's play style, balance with each board's unique dynamic. And instant replays of your final shot - whether it's to celebrate a triumphant trick shot or groan over a heartbreaking near miss - amp the game to another place. The best part is you can save and replay these orchestrated moments, which - when successful - are slowed down, zoomed in and accompanied by Ode to Joy. If you can get past the kiddified and macho-challenged imagery, there's one hell of a game here. The first hour's free, and if you like it you can unlock the full game from iWin.com for $10 through March 31 with the coupon code iwinsavings. And no, I don't get a kickback. There's simply no greater reward than this:
