My Talking Tom
| My Talking Tom | |
|---|---|
 The version of the game logo used from 2014 until 2021 | |
| Developer(s) | Outfit7 |
| Publisher(s) | Outfit7 |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Amazon Kindle, Windows Phone, HarmonyOS |
| Release | Android: November 11, 2013 iOS: November 13, 2013 HarmonyOS (for smart cars): May 31, 2022[1] |
| Genre(s) | Virtual pet |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
My Talking Tom is a virtual pet game released by Slovenian studio Outfit7 on November 11, 2013.[2][3] It is similar to Pou and the fourteenth game of the Talking Tom & Friends series overall. It was the first Outfit7 game to feature the smoother animation, and to feature Talking Tom's current design. This is the most successful Outfit7 game with over 1 billion downloads. A similar game called Talking Angela released in December 3 2013 with it's sequel in 13 July 2021. Another similar game called My Talking Hank released on 2 December 2016. A sequel My Talking Tom 2 released in 3 november 2018. Yet another similar game called My Talking Tom and Friends realesed in 11 june 2020.
Gameplay
[edit]The goal of the game is to take care of an anthropomorphic grey tabby cat named Tom who can optionally be renamed by the player. The player is invited to care for Tom and help him grow from a baby kitten to a full-grown tomcat by interacting with him in different ways, such as feeding him, taking him to the bathroom, playing mini games, and tucking him into his bed to sleep when he is tired. Tom can repeat words spoken into the device's microphone for up to 25 seconds using a synthesized voice. Through in-app purchases, in-game currency, or by logging into Facebook (Facebook Features Were Removed 2018 And Before 2020 In Old Versions), there is an option to visit Tom's friends (Removed In 2016), or travel around the world. Using in-game currency, various different outfits, skins, and accessories can be purchased to dress-up and customize Tom.[4]
Age inappropriate advertising controversy
[edit]The game was reported for having advertised age-inappropriate advertisements for adult services. In 2015, the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that advertising for an adult website was delivered to underage children via the game.[2][3] The ASA noted that Outfit7 "had a strict advertising policy" but that the company "had not been able to identify which ad network had served an age-inappropriate ad on a children's app" and how the advertisements were shown in the app.[5]
My Talking Tom 2
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| My Talking Tom 2 | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Outfit7 |
| Publisher(s) | Outfit7 |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Android, IOS, IpadOS, Amazon |
| Release | 6 November 2018 (Global Launch) |
| Genre(s) | Virtual Pet |
| Mode(s) | Single-Player |
My Talking Tom 2 is a sequel to My Talking Tom, it was released on November 6, 2018. The game has an identical objective to the original game, with newer additions such as a toybox, pets, and events featuring collaborations between Outfit7 and other entities.[6][7]
My Talking Tom+
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| My Talking Tom+ | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Outfit7 |
| Publisher(s) | Outfit7 |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | IOS, IpadOS |
| Release | 11 August 2022 |
| Genre(s) | Virtual Pet |
| Mode(s) | Single-Player |
My Talking Tom+ is an app that was released Apple Arcade, on occasion of the original game crossing 1 billion downloads. This version of the app does not contain ads, a splash screen, in-app purchases, or a Baby or Adult Potion. The release was planned for 12 August 2022 but preponed to 11 August 2022.
Awards
[edit]- "Best iPad Game: Kids, Education & Family" at the 2014 Tabby Awards.[8]
- "Best iPad Game: Kids, Education & Family" and "Best Android Game: Puzzle, Cards & Family".[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Li, Deng (31 May 2022). "My Talking Tom game launched for HarmonyOS cars". Huawei Central. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
- ^ a b Wright, Paul (2015-12-09). "My Talking Tom: Ads asked children if they 'wanna f**k' in Android and iPhone app". International Business Times. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ^ a b "My Talking Tom: Explicit sex ads 'irresponsibly placed' in smartphone app for children". The Independent. 2015-12-09. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ^ "My Talking Tom: Review". OmegaDroid. Archived from the original on 20 August 2017. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ "ASA Ruling on Mobjizz Ltd". www.asa.org.uk. Advertising Standards Authority (United Kingdom). Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- ^ @MrBeast Outfit Just Dropped 😱🧢🤩 #Shorts. Retrieved 2025-01-16 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Talking Tom (2024-11-07). Talking Tom + Red vs. The Pigs! 🐷💥 @AngryBirds X My Talking Tom 2. Retrieved 2025-01-16 – via YouTube.
- ^ "The Tabby Awards 2014 Winners, Users' Choice and Finalists". Tabby Awards. Archived from the original on 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
- ^ "My Talking Tom scoops Tabby Award". ToyWorld. Retrieved 2014-09-04.