Samples Battletoads, Gitaroo Man, Mega Man X, and more

My boy Random a.k.a. Mega Ran was performing at MAGFest, so of course I had to swing by his set and show some love. Those who had never seen a Mega Ran performance were in for a treat. Even Niero and Dale North were floored by "Sock Hop" off Ran's River City Random album!

Long-time Ran fans were in for a surprise too -- a brand-new joint, "Outta Sight," that samples the famous pause beat from BattleToads. It's the lead track in a new EP entitled Time and Space, the first in a monthly EP series in which Ran will make songs based off games suggested by fans. For Time and Space, expect to hear tracks that source Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy Tactics, Gitaroo Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Earthworm Jim, and Mega Man X.

Where can you download this release? Right here on Destructoid! Hit up MediaFire or our SoundCloud page to snag the free seven-track album. However, for $5 on Bandcamp, you can score the Deluxe Edition of Time and Space that includes two extra tracks -- from Battlefield 3 and Final Fantasy IX -- plus instrumentals. And if you'd like to make a game request for an upcoming EP, contact [email protected]. for more info.

Check out the preview streams below, then get to downloadin'!