In a delightful break from the usual news cycle, IGN recently had the chance to dive into the whimsical world of Mario Kart World at a Nintendo event in New York. The highlight? The confirmation that the newly introduced Moo Moo Meadows Cow, now a playable character, can indeed indulge in a variety of foods, including burgers and steak.
For those unfamiliar, Mario Kart World recently unveiled the Moo Moo Meadows Cow as a racer, sparking a frenzy of excitement and creativity across the internet. Memes and fanart have been flooding social media, celebrating this once-background character's leap into the spotlight.
However, the introduction of Cow raised an intriguing question among fans: Would this cow, whose kind are typically associated with beef production, eat beef herself? This curiosity was piqued further by a scene in the Nintendo Direct 2 trailer where Mario was seen enjoying a burger.
At the event, IGN discovered that food items, showcased in the trailer, are available at Yoshi's diner locations throughout the game's courses. These diners operate like drive-thrus, allowing racers to grab take-out bags filled with various items, including burgers, steak kebabs, pizza, and donuts. And yes, Cow can consume all of these.
IGN captured a moment where Cow was seen eating a burger, sparking further speculation. While other characters transform when consuming these items, Cow showed no visible changes. This led to questions about whether these are perhaps veggie burgers or if Cow enjoys beef for its taste or hidden power-ups yet to be revealed by Nintendo.
IGN reached out to Nintendo for clarity but has yet to receive a response, humorously attributing the delay to the busy New York event rather than the eccentricity of the query.
For a deeper dive into Mario Kart World, including an appearance by Cow, be sure to check out IGN's video preview.
