Harlequin and Taito Release Interactive Story Application That Offers Users an Immersive Reading Experience

Harlequin Experience is available for download through the Apple Store, Amazon Appstore and Google Play Store

Photo by Harlequin Enterprises and Taito Corporation (Graphic: Business Wire)

TORONTO & NEW YORK--()--Harlequin Enterprises, one of the world’s leading publishers of books for women, and Taito Corporation today announced the release of Harlequin Experience. The app combines Harlequin stories with interactive gaming to give users a dynamic reading experience that puts them front and center. Users can become the protagonist of a story by customizing the name of the central character and creating a personalized avatar that enables them to bring the tale to life. The app also features a digital community where users can chat with each other and create, as well as participate in, a variety of in-app activities and events.

“We are committed to exploring fresh ways for readers to experience our titles,” said Katie Fisher, Director, Overseas Business Development. “So we are delighted to be partnering with Taito to release an app that gives users the opportunity to tailor their reading experience, become part of the narrative and build a social network where they can share those experiences with one another.”

Harlequin Experience is compatible with iOS devices, Android smartphones and tablets, and Kindle Fire. It is available for download through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and the Amazon Appstore (US only). An online platform for computers is also available.

Frontlist and backlist titles from the Harlequin Presents, Harlequin Desire and Harlequin Medical Romance lines are currently featured. New titles will be added each month.

Please visit http://www.harlequin.com/harlequinexperience for more information about Harlequin Experience.

 

Title details

Title  

Harlequin Experience (US, Canada)
Mills & Boon Experience (UK, Australia)

Region of release US, Canada, UK, Australia
Date of release Apple App Store / Google Play / Amazon Appstore / Desktop
Genre Interactive romance novel experience app
Price Free to play, offers in-app purchases
Compatible platforms iPhone / iPad / Android / Desktop
Compatible OS

Minimum version recommended
- iOS 6.0
- Android 4.0
- Fire OS 3.0
- Desktop (IE9 / Chrome 25 / Firefox 20 / Safari 5)

Copyright information

Copyright ©Taito Corporation, 2015
Copyright © 2000–2015 Harlequin Books S.A. All Rights Reserved.

URL  

Apple Appstore download page
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/harlequin-experience/id943286365
Google Play download page
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.taito.googleplay.harlequinexperience
Amazon Appstore download page (US only)
http://www.amazon.com/TAITO-Corporation-Harlequin-Experience/dp/B00R5WCOO6/
Desktop
http://www.harlequin.com/harlequinexperience

Copyright Information
* Android is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.
* Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.
* TAITO and the TAITO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Taito Corporation in Japan and other countries.
* Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

About Harlequin

Harlequin (www.Harlequin.com) is one of the world's leading publishers of books for women, with titles issued worldwide in 34 languages and sold in 102 international markets. The company publishes more than 110 titles monthly and more than 1,300 authors from around the world. Harlequin is a division of
HarperCollins, one of the largest English-language publishers in the world. Harlequin has offices in 17 countries, including offices in Toronto, New York and London. For more information, please visit Harlequin.com and Facebook.com/HarlequinBooks. Follow Harlequin on Twitter: @HarlequinBooks.

About Taito

TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, coin-operated game machines and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS®, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE® (BUST-A-MOVE®) and ARKANOID®. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. More information on TAITO can be found on the internet at http://www.taito.com/.

Contacts

Harlequin Enterprises
Caroline Lule, 416-391-7045
Assistant Manager
Publisher Relations and Corporate PR
caroline_lule@Harlequin.ca
or
Taito Corporation
Ami Shibata
Digital Content HQ
Promotions Dept.
shibata_ami@taito.co.jp
https://www.taito.com/
or
AUR, Inc.
PR Agency
Ryoto Ikegaya
ikegaya@aur.co.jp

Release Summary

Harlequin Enterprises, one of the world's leading publishers of books for women, and Taito Corporation today announced the release of Harlequin Experience.

Contacts

Harlequin Enterprises
Caroline Lule, 416-391-7045
Assistant Manager
Publisher Relations and Corporate PR
caroline_lule@Harlequin.ca
or
Taito Corporation
Ami Shibata
Digital Content HQ
Promotions Dept.
shibata_ami@taito.co.jp
https://www.taito.com/
or
AUR, Inc.
PR Agency
Ryoto Ikegaya
ikegaya@aur.co.jp