The New York Videogame Critics Circle (NYVGCC) welcomes Mega Ran as the musical headliner for the New York Game Awards, who is debuting a brand new original song just for the event. The 2025 awards show takes place on Tuesday, January 21st at the SVA Theatre in Manhattan. IGN is an official media partner for this year’s event and will stream the show on its channels for those who can’t attend in person. Raheem Jarbo, known by the stage name Mega Ran, is a former middle school teacher who blends education, hip-hop and gaming to complement his unique rhyming style. He’s contributed to various video game soundtracks, including Mortal Kombat 1, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, River City Girls 2, and others. He released three albums this year, including Black Materia Rebirth, an ode to the Final Fant...