Today is May 4th and for those that are wondering why everyone is going around saying “May the 4th be with you,” today is recognized as a special day around the world for Star Wars fans.
May 4th is considered a special day by Star Wars fans to celebrate the franchise’s film series, books, and culture. So why May 4th? Because it is an easy pun on the popular catchphrase “May the Force be with you.”
To celebrate, Microsoft is offering the full Star Wars Digital Movie Collection right now on Xbox Video (every single movie in one collection!), with added bonuses. “Purchase Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection today and get the Star Wars Pinball Pack for Pinball FX 2, Angry Birds Star Wars, plus your very own R2-D2 avatar for Xbox 360,” Microsoft explains.