The iPhone software updates introduced by Apple this year delivered plenty of benefits to iPhone and iPod touch users -- so many that the . But easily the greatest benefit delivered by this new generation of software has been the ability to download and install third-party software on your mobile device of choice.

And iPhone and iPod touch users agree. Since Apple's App Store opened its doors in July 2008, users have rung up more than of the games, productivity boosters, and other apps that line the store's virtual shelves. Clearly, you're excited about what the App Store has to offer.

And we're excited, too. We're continually searching through the more than 10,000 programs available for download from the App Store, trying to find the best tools for being more productive, staying in touch, getting creative, blowing off steam, and more.

All this week, we're highlighting our favorite App Store offerings. In this first installment, we're focusing on games. All work and no play makes for a dull iPhone. The 10 games featured below will help you decompress in style.

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