After Mario Kart 8 Deluxe introduced The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing characters to the series, people were curious where Mario Kart World would turn next for new racers. It's highly doubtful anyone predicted Cow from Mario Kart 64's Moo Moo Farm course. But Nintendo has revealed how a drawing--seen below--of the character driving a truck was the impetus for including the bovine.
In a new Ask the Developer interview, Mario Kart World art director Masaaki Ishikawa discussed the origins of Cow as a playable character. "Each new Mario Kart game features new characters to race with, but since we added so many to the previous game, we wondered where we could go from there," Ishikawa said. "And then one of the designers came up with that silly sketch of Cow cruising along, and I thought to myself, "This is it!" (Laughs) So that's when we realized the course surroundings actually contained a lot of untapped resources."
This sketch of Cow driving a truck led to the character becoming playable in Mario Kart World, according to Nintendo.
Ishikawa added that Cow's inclusion then led to "Cheep Cheep and Pokey as racers." Additionally, Mario Kart World producer Kosuke Yabuki noted Cow also inspired "obstacle characters like Camel and Giraffe." As such, "Cow is actually a pivotal character in the Mario Kart series (laughs)," Ishikawa said.
Last month, we learned that Cow will actually eat burgers and steaks in Mario Kart World. While that raises plenty of questions, consuming meals in the racing game unlocks various costumes for characters. Cow "is still in touch with her animal nature," according to Ishikawa. For example, "when she jumps, she strikes a proper quadrupedal pose," the art director said.
This same Ask the Developer interview also explained why Mario Kart World isn't Mario Kart 9. This upcoming game is all about taking "the series to the next level," such as with the open-world concept. It's one of 14 new details we learned about Mario Kart World.
Mario Kart World will cost $80, sparking a contentious debate about the cost of new games going forward. Microsoft has since announced plans for $80 first-party titles that will launch this holiday season. Recently, Gearbox CEO and president Randy Pitchford stated that real fans will "find a way to make it happen" if Borderlands 4 costs $80.
On June 5, Mario Kart World will launch alongside Switch 2 as an exclusive game for the system. Preorders are live for Mario Kart World, as well as compatible accessories.
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In a new Ask the Developer interview, Mario Kart World art director Masaaki Ishikawa discussed the origins of Cow as a playable character. "Each new Mario Kart game features new characters to race with, but since we added so many to the previous game, we wondered where we could go from there," Ishikawa said. "And then one of the designers came up with that silly sketch of Cow cruising along, and I thought to myself, "This is it!" (Laughs) So that's when we realized the course surroundings actually contained a lot of untapped resources."
This sketch of Cow driving a truck led to the character becoming playable in Mario Kart World, according to Nintendo.
Ishikawa added that Cow's inclusion then led to "Cheep Cheep and Pokey as racers." Additionally, Mario Kart World producer Kosuke Yabuki noted Cow also inspired "obstacle characters like Camel and Giraffe." As such, "Cow is actually a pivotal character in the Mario Kart series (laughs)," Ishikawa said.
Last month, we learned that Cow will actually eat burgers and steaks in Mario Kart World. While that raises plenty of questions, consuming meals in the racing game unlocks various costumes for characters. Cow "is still in touch with her animal nature," according to Ishikawa. For example, "when she jumps, she strikes a proper quadrupedal pose," the art director said.
This same Ask the Developer interview also explained why Mario Kart World isn't Mario Kart 9. This upcoming game is all about taking "the series to the next level," such as with the open-world concept. It's one of 14 new details we learned about Mario Kart World.
Mario Kart World will cost $80, sparking a contentious debate about the cost of new games going forward. Microsoft has since announced plans for $80 first-party titles that will launch this holiday season. Recently, Gearbox CEO and president Randy Pitchford stated that real fans will "find a way to make it happen" if Borderlands 4 costs $80.
On June 5, Mario Kart World will launch alongside Switch 2 as an exclusive game for the system. Preorders are live for Mario Kart World, as well as compatible accessories.
See at Walmart
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