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Become a smartphone-wielding Jedi in Google’s Lightsaber Escape

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Since “Light Saber” is a project from Google, users should note that the game is compatible only with the Google Chrome browser. For instance if you’re more into rock music, then your persona would most likely be a stormtrooper. It takes some time to switch, but once available, users will see a little Star Wars flavour throughout Google’s services.

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Before the upcoming “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” hits the silver screen, become a Jedi warrior and live the “Star Wars” life with these apps from Google, Spotify and many others.

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This is a great way for fans to prepare for the upcoming showing of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” this weekend on December 18.

Google has released a new (free!) game for Chrome browsers, which let you use your phone to battle a full battalion of Stormtroopers.

After a short training session where you learn how to deflect blaster shots by moving your phone left and right, you’re sent through the works by battling troves of storm troopers. Just keep in mind this is yet another one of Google’s fun Chrome Experiments – it’s not a full blown vidjya game.

To play, you’ll need a computer and a phone, and a bit of space. Keep the sound on for the computer and phone to get the ultimate experience.

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Imagine a Nintendo Wii style experience, but where the controller that you have to flail around with is considerably more expensive and is very definitely something you don’t want to send flying across the room. Google has released a game that puts you in the shoes of Jedi. There aren’t any explicit spoilers embedded within the tracklist, but every major character makes an appearance, and you can trace a rough outline of the plot if you’re determined to pull some meaning out of the titles.

Google Chrome experiment turns your phone into a Storm Trooper-killing lightsaber