Ever wanted to turn your smartphone into an elegant weapon for a more civilized age? Your wish has been granted.
In the final days leading up to the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Google and Disney have unveiled Lightsaber Escape, a free dual-screen browser game in which players swing their phones to control a glowing blade on their laptop or desktop.
First users log on to the Lightsaber Escape website via computer, at which point they receive a personalized URL to enter on a smartphone. Once the two devices are in sync, it’s time to battle the First Order for the fate of the galaxy.