Hmm, looks like it has been used by a variety of people for a while. This is what I could find, but if you have a better source for that claim, I am open to correction.

https://reddit.nerdvpn.de/r/marioandluigi/comments/1epm3o4/when_did_the_slang_term_cooked_start_being_used/?

Imagine pandering to a fanbase. That has never worked before.

https://www.thegamer.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-3-second-highest-grossing-video-game-movie-worldwide-box-office/

It’s getting away!