Google celebrates Star Wars Day with a May the Fourth sale on Play Store

Google celebrates Star Wars Day with a May the Fourth sale on Play Store
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In celebration of May the fourth, the Google Play Store is offering discounts on some eBooks, audio books and games.

You may want to grab them before the revenge of the fifth.

Sadly, the discounts aren’t available on movies through Google Play Movies.

May the fourth be with you! If you are wondering why May 4 is Star Wars day, then we’d like to tell you that it is so because saying May the fourth sounds just like saying May the force…. Anywho, to celebrate the day that sounds like one of the most iconic statements in fantasy-space travel history, Google is enticing you to spend some of your hard earned money on Star Wars stuff you want, but probably don’t need. So without further ado, here is what’s on offer on the Google Play Store

For books (more like ebooks in this case), audiobooks and more, here is what's on offer. 

The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition

The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition is a book written with input from director Rian Johnson. The book expands upon the universe by including scenes from alternate versions of the script and other additional content. The book which would have cost you Rs 594 can be yours for Rs 297.

Thrawn (Star Wars)

Following the story of Imperial military commander Grand Admiral Thrawn, readers will follow Thrawn’s rise to power—uncovering the events that created one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history. The ebook which would have cost you Rs 339.15 can be yours for Rs 237.40. The audiobook which would have cost you Rs 2,035.32 can be yours for Rs 1,399.

Aftermath: Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The official descriptor of the book reads, “The second Death Star has been destroyed, the Emperor killed, and Darth Vader struck down. Devastating blows against the Empire, and major victories for the Rebel Alliance. But the battle for freedom is far from over”. The book bridges the gap between the original trilogy and the new trilogy. The ebook which would have cost you Rs 339 can be yours for Rs 237.30. The audiobook which would have cost you Rs 1,831.78 can be yours for Rs 1,249.

Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel

Rogue one has to be one of the best star wars movies setting up the plot of the original trilogy. The book pens an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.  The ebook which would cost you Rs 424 can be yours for Rs 296.80. The audiobook which would have cost you Rs 1,831.78 can be yours for Rs 1,249.

Star Wars: The New Republic – Dark Empire Trilogy

 Six years after the fall of the Empire in Return of the Jedi, the battle for the galaxy's freedom rages on. The Empire has been mysteriously reborn under an unknown leader, wielding a new weapon of great power. Princess Leia and Han Solo struggle to hold together the New Republic while the galaxy's saviour, Luke Skywalker, fights an inner battle as he is drawn to the dark side, just as his father. The audiobook which would have cost you Rs 2,024.41 can be yours for Rs 1,902.23.

Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 – Vader

Following the story of the dark lord showing the Empire's war with the Rebel Alliance from the other side. Follow the adventures of one of the most iconic villains in sci fi history as he works to make the galaxy a darker place. The ebook which would have cost you Rs 1,619.39 can be yours for Rs 323.20.

Star Wars Vol. 7: The Ashes Of Jedha

The possibility of the Death Star changed everything. But its destruction proved that the Empire is not irresistible. Jedha was left in ruins when the Death Star annihilated the Holy City a scene we all remember from Rogue One. Now, as Queen Trios forces move in to strip what’s left, the rebels struggle to preserve the planet for its survivors! This ebook, which is a spiritual continuation to Rogue One’s story was originally priced at Rs 890.36 but can be yours for Rs 323.20.

Star Wars: Journey To Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Captain Phasma

What happened to Captain Phasma after Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens? For those unaware, the iconic character of Captain Phasma is played by none other than Gwendoline Christie AKA Brienne of Tarth from Game of Thrones. This is an expansion of her story. What happened to her after the events of the Force Awakens. The ebook which would cost you Rs 566.34 can be yours for Rs 242.21

When it comes to games, there are a lot of Star Wars based games available for free like Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, Star Wars: Commander and Star Wars: Force Arena to name a few. If you are playing them, there are discounts on in-app purchases. However, the only star wars gamer you need to have on your smartphone is KOTOR or, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. This RRPG made by developer Bioware long before the debacle known as Anthem puts you in the shows of Jedi Knights. The game which was the glory of PC gaming once upon a time is now available for Android. The game which would have cost you Rs 820 can be yours for Rs 410.

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