Talking Ginger 2: Milestones and Global Brand Impact

Talking Ginger 2, originally released as Ginger's Birthday, represents a significant transitional milestone in Outfit7's history as the final app to feature the classic animation style and original character models of the Talking Tom & Friends franchise.

Major Release Milestones

The app's launch was timed to celebrate a massive achievement: the Talking Friends series reaching its first one billion global downloads in 2013.

Launch Dates: The app debuted on iOS on April 8, 2013, followed by an Android release on April 26, 2013.
The Rebranding: Initially launched under the title Ginger's Birthday, the app was officially renamed Talking Ginger 2 on April 18, 2014.

Franchise Recognition and Awards

Talking Ginger 2 was a critical component of the franchise's peak early success and contributed to major industry recognition for Outfit7.

Franchise Accolades

During the Talking Ginger 2 era, the broader Talking Tom & Friends series received multiple honors, including categories at the 2014 Tabby Awards for "Best iPad Game: Kids, Education & Family".

Top Publisher Rankings

Outfit7 has consistently been recognized for its industry performance, ranking 26th in Pocket Gamer’s 2023 Top 50 Mobile Game Makers.

Cultural Legacy

The character Talking Ginger, solidified by this app, went on to be featured in the Talking Tom & Friends animated series, which won Best Animated Series at the 2016 Cablefax Program Awards.