Friday Fresh: Hack Angry Birds & More

This week, we take a break from the holidays and focus on one of our favorite pastimes: video games. With new releases, hacks, and Easter eggs coming out every day, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the choices available. Never fear: we're here to help you sort out the wheat from the chaff.

Hack into the locked levels on Angry Birds

Angry Birds is one of the most addictive games we've ever come across. Some levels are easy, but others are simply exercises in frustration. And then there are the secret levels that you have to unlock. Check out this video to learn how to get into the locked levels on your Droid phone.

Get the Jump the Shark achievement in Microsoft Kinect

We're in love with the Microsoft Kinect. Now we have an excuse when our significant others tell us to go outside and do something physical - we are! With the Kinect, you can play video games just by using your body instead of a game controller. In this video, you'll learn how to get the Jump the Shark achievement in the Kinect Adventures game.

Get the secret game mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops

Call of Duty: Black Ops may just become the biggest game of the year. With a tight story and voiceovers from A-list actors like Ed Harris and Gary Oldman, this is one game you can't miss. You especially can't miss unlocking all the achievements and secret game modes. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to unlock one of them.