In the whirlwind of news about tariffs and the pricing of the Nintendo Switch 2, a delightful distraction emerged this Friday from IGN's coverage of a Nintendo event in New York. The focus? The much-anticipated Mario Kart World, where the newly introduced Moo Moo Meadows Cow, now a playable character, has taken the internet by storm with her charm and the quirky detail that she can indeed eat burgers and steak.
For those not yet in the loop, Mario Kart World recently made headlines with the introduction of this Cow as a racer, previously just a background character from the Moo Moo Meadows track. The online community has embraced her with open arms, generating a flurry of memes and fanart.
The intrigue deepened when fans noticed Mario consuming a burger in the Nintendo Direct 2 trailer, sparking a humorous yet poignant question: Would Cow, whose kind are often associated with beef, partake in eating beef herself? The curiosity was palpable.
At the Nintendo preview event, IGN got the answer. Yoshi's diner locations across the game's courses offer a variety of take-out food items, from burgers and steak kebabs to pizza and donuts, functioning much like item boxes. And yes, Cow can eat them all, as confirmed by IGN's tweet showcasing Cow enjoying a steak.
Interestingly, while other racers undergo costume changes upon consuming these items, Cow seems unaffected, leaving fans to wonder if she's simply enjoying the taste of beef or if there's an unrevealed power-up at play. Could these be veggie burgers or plant-based kebabs? The mystery lingers as IGN's attempts to clarify with Nintendo have yet to be answered, likely due to the team's focus on the New York event.
For a deeper dive into this amusing aspect of Mario Kart World, check out IGN's preview, which also features a video appearance by the beloved Cow character.
