The Force Awakens on Friday! SQUEEEEEEE! How many of you are totally geeking out about the premiere of the new Star Wars movie this weekend? <Raising nerdy hand>
If you're a huge Star Wars nerd, you've probably already introduced your kids to The Force. If not, this is the perfect week to do it. Not only can they see the movie this weekend, but they can enjoy these apps — some of them brand new — in the meantime. Some are free, some have in-app purchases, and some have an up-front cost, but all are guaranteed to awaken The Force within you!
App Store Editors' Choice! Collect your favorite Star Wars characters, like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Darth Vader, and more, from every era — then conquer your opponents in epic, RPG-style combat. Build mighty teams and craft the best strategy to win battles across iconic locations to become the most legendary hologamer in the galaxy!
(iPad/iPhone, free with in-app purchases)
Your official mobile connection to a galaxy far, far away. With a dynamic interface, the Star Wars app immerses you in breaking news, rich media, social updates, special events, and interactive features.
● Unlock 3D characters from Star Wars: The Force Awakens using a special Augmented Reality camera feature
● Take and share a Star Wars “selfie” in various iconic costumes and settings, including Jedi, Princess Leia (with hair buns), Han Solo’s carbon freeze, and more
● Get Star Wars-themed weather and five-day forecasts, featuring original art and parallax effects of in-universe planets and locales
● Play classic sound clips and sound effects from your favorite Star Wars characters, creatures, weapons, vehicles, and scenes
(iPad/iPhone, free)
Star Wars: Uprising
Star Wars: Uprising is the first Star Wars RPG set between Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
(iPad/iPhone, free with in-app purchases)
Star Wars: Commander — Worlds in Conflict
App Store Editors' Choice! The Galactic War rages on. Where does your allegiance lie? Will you side with the Rebellion or the Empire? Join the fight, build your base, recruit and train your army, strategically plan your defenses, and lead your troops to victory on war-torn worlds throughout the galaxy!
Battle with or against iconic characters like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia, and utilize or destroy units like AT-ATs, Speeder Bikes, Wookiee Warriors, and Stormtroopers. Join millions around the globe to play in this epic combat strategy game. Commander, the fate of the galaxy is in your hands!
(iPad/iPhone, free with in-app purchases)
Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions
Are you ready to stand up against the Empire? Based on the hit TV show, Star Wars Rebels™, become an intergalactic hero in Star Wars Rebels™: Recon Missions, the epic action-platformer mobile game!
Take on 6 FREE levels of battle against the Empire as Padawan Ezra, dodge TIE fighters, blast stormtroopers, and drive an Imperial AT-MP. With in-app purchases, play as other fearless Rebels, fight Star Wars™ bosses, drive an AT-DP, and unlock 30 more levels and 50+ challenges.
(iPad/iPhone, free with in-app purchases)
Star Wars: Galactic Defense
Your tactical knowledge and real time decision-making will be stretched to the limit as you embark on a journey to defend a galaxy far, far away in the exciting tower defense mobile game, Star Wars™: Galactic Defense.
You must creatively coordinate your defenses and utilize powerful champions, including Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, to devastate waves of enemy attacks as you fight both light and dark side battles. The placement and execution of these defenses are do-or-die decisions in both single player mode and online social events where you can earn rewards with rare bonuses.
(iPad/iPhone, free with in-app purchases)
Star Wars Journeys: Beginnings
Relive the epic origins or discover them for the first time, as you read, race, and battle your way through these exciting re-tellings of the first three chapters of Star Wars...The Prequel Trilogy!
THE PHANTOM MENACE — Unlock hidden secrets and race your anti-gravity podracer across the galaxy at explosive speeds!
ATTACK OF THE CLONES — Battle enemy forces and level up to increase your power to defeat them.
REVENGE OF THE SITH — Confront the evil Sith plot to dominate the galaxy!
(iPad/iPhone, free with in-app purchases)
Star Wars Scene Maker
MAKE STAR WARS YOUR OWN! Chosen for App Store Best of 2014! Become the master of your own Star Wars video universe! Create your own scenes, choose your favorite characters, control their actions and dialogue, record your masterpiece, and share your Star Wars story! The Force of your imagination is with you! Before you download this experience, please consider that this app contains in-app purchases that cost real money, as well as advertising for the The Walt Disney Family of Companies.
(iPad only, free with in-app purchases)
Angry Birds Star Wars II
The Force is strong with this one. Get ready for Angry Birds Star Wars II — the epic follow-up to the #1 smash hit game! Based on the Star Wars movie prequels, use the Force for good against the greedy Pork Federation or choose a much darker path. That’s right; for the first time ever you can “Join the Pork Side” and play as the fearsome Darth Maul, Emperor Palpatine and many other favorites! JOIN THE PORK SIDE! For the first time ever play as the pigs!
(iPad/iPhone, free with in-app purchases)
Angry Birds Star Wars Free — A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... a group of desperate rebel birds faced off against a galactic menace: the Empire’s evil Pigtroopers!
Join an epic adventure with the Angry Birds in the legendary Star Wars™ universe! Use the Force, wield your lightsaber, and blast away Pigtroopers on an intergalactic journey from the deserts of Tatooine to the depths of the Pig Star!
This free version of Angry Birds Star Wars contains third party advertisements.
iPad version: iPhone version:
LEGO® Star Wars™: The Complete Saga
Experience the entire collection that combines the original LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game and the sequel, LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy for hours of epic Star Wars content and fun gameplay all from your iOS device! Begin your adventure in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and journey through all six episodes in the whimsical style and humor of LEGO. May the bricks be with you!
Rated 9+ for infrequent/mild cartoon or fantasy violence
(iPhone/iPad, free with in-app purchases)
LEGO® Star Wars™ The Yoda Chronicles
For hundreds of years Yoda™ has trained the Jedi Knights™ of the future, but never for something like this. The Dark Side is preparing a weapon more powerful than any Jedi™ has ever faced before. Play now to take control of the galaxy! Build, create and control your favorite characters and vehicles to smash your enemy, solve puzzles and complete challenges within the LEGO® Star Wars™ universe.
(iPad/iPhone, free with in-app purchases)
LEGO® Star Wars™ The New Yoda Chronicles
Collect the Holocrons to defeat your enemy and take control of the galaxy in a series of fast-paced, action packed mini games. Is your destiny to dominate the Galaxy with Darth Vader™ or become a Jedi alongside Grand Master Yoda?
• Quest with Yoda™ or Darth Vader™ to discover your destiny
• Collect the Holocrons to save the day or crush the rebellion once and for all
• Run, shoot, jump and fly through the LEGO® Star Wars™ universe in style
• Battle with lightsabers in Kashyyyk and base jump the pits of Utapau
Star Wars Force Collection
Collect, build, and battle! Experience the Force in a whole new way with Star Wars: Force Collection, a card battle game for mobile devices. Collect over 300 character cards and discover special vehicle blueprints to create the ultimate Battle Formation. Once your deck is built, challenge and defeat rivals in strategic battles, leveling up among the Jedi or Sith Orders.
(iPhone/iPad, free with in-app purchases)
Star Wars™ Pinball 3
Set in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars Pinball lets you interact with the most iconic characters, and relive the greatest moments of the Star Wars universe. Choose to support the Galactic Empire or the Rebel Alliance with your high scores as the Star Wars Pinball community fights for the Balance of the Force!
The initial Star Wars Pinball download comes with the Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back table. Other Star Wars Pinball tables can be purchased as in-app purchases.
(iPhone/iPad, $1.99 with additional in-app purchases)
Star Wars Insider Magazine
Your vital one-stop source for everything Star Wars — past, present and future! Celebrating the greatest space adventure saga of all time, Star Wars Insider really gets the reader inside the worlds of Star Wars through exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes exposés and unrivaled access to the Lucasfilm archives.
Each issue offers star interviews, ‘making of’ features and merchandise coverage, plus the unique ‘Blaster!’ section covering up-coming books, comics, action figures and other collectibles!
**requires subscription or in-app purchases for past issues
Great Lightsaber
This is the best lightsaber on the App Store! It looks great, it sounds great and it takes advantage of the screen's full resolution!
Features:
★ 9 cool colors: Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple, Dark Blue, Teal Blue
★ 10 Saber hilts
★ More than 8 different saber sounds
It's free! Why not give it a try!?
(iPhone/2x iPad, free with in-app purchase)
Saber Wars Lite
Saber Wars Lite is a fast paced action game that can be enjoyed by all anyone who wants to become a Saber Master!
Just don't get hit by those painful lasers coming towards you. Wave your iPhone like a Saber to destroy the lasers. Tilt your device to move the saber. This is the Lite version so buy full version and get more levels, high score board, different colored Sabers and lasers.
(iPhone/2x iPad, free with in-app purchases)
LightSaber FREE
A lightsaber is a science fiction weapon. The lightsaber consists of a polished metal hilt which projects a blade of plasma about one meter long.
Features:
- Swipe up to power on the lightsaber
- Swipe down to power off the lightsaber
- Lighsaber sound effects when you move the iDevice.
- Selectable colors (blue, red, green)
(iPad/iPhone, free)
Lightsaber Wars — Soulbeam Summoner Duel 2.0
Your very own personal light saber - completely FREE!
- Great animations!
- Amazing sounds
- Background changes colour
- Superb effects
- Vibrates when you swing your lightsaber
- Battle any enemies or friends that come your way
(iPad/iPhone, free with in-app purchase)
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Rachel H used to beg her mom to do her hair like Princess Leia with the little braided buns on the side of her head when she was in elementary school.
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