"Mario Kart Cow Enjoys Burgers, Steak"

In a delightful break from the usual buzz about tariffs and Nintendo Switch 2 pricing, IGN brought us some fun news from a Nintendo event in New York this week. They dove into the world of Mario Kart World and confirmed an intriguing detail: the newly introduced Moo Moo Meadows Cow can indeed indulge in a variety of foods, including burgers and steak.

For those not yet in the loop, Mario Kart World recently unveiled the Moo Moo Meadows Cow as a playable character, sparking a wave of excitement and creativity across the internet. Fans have been busy crafting memes and fanart, celebrating the transition of this once-background character into a star racer.

The buzz around Cow intensified when fans noticed Mario eating a burger in the Nintendo Direct 2 trailer. This led to a curious question: would Cow, a character from a species often linked to beef production, eat beef herself? The internet was eager to find out.

At the event, it was revealed that food items featured in the trailer are available at Yoshi's diner locations throughout the game's courses. These diners operate much like drive-thrus, allowing racers to pick up take-out bags filled with various foods such as burgers, steak kebabs, pizza, and donuts. And yes, Cow can consume them all.

IGN shared a tweet confirming that Cow can indeed eat steak, and during their session, they observed Cow enjoying a burger as well. Interestingly, while other characters undergo costume changes after eating these items, Cow appears unaffected. This raises questions about whether she's eating for enjoyment or if there's a hidden power-up linked to her food consumption that Nintendo hasn't yet disclosed. Could these be veggie burgers or plant-based kebabs?

IGN reached out to Nintendo for clarification but has yet to receive a response. They speculate that Nintendo's silence might be due to their busy schedule at the New York event rather than the quirky nature of the inquiry.

For a deeper dive into Mario Kart World and to catch a glimpse of Cow in action, be sure to check out IGN's preview video.