diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d9c6e67..21f397a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ suite('DB', function() {
 #### Setting Options
 
 As not all code is equal, we need a way to change the running conditions for our benches. Options can currently be changed for
-any given suite, and will be retained for any nested suites or benches of that suite. 
+any given suite, and will be retained for any nested suites or benches of that suite.
 
 To set an option:
 
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ check again (and repeat) until the requirement has been satisfied.
 ## Running Benchmarks
 
 Running of your benchmarks is provided through `./bin/matcha`. The recommended approach is to add a devDependancy in your
-`package.json` and then add a line to a `Makefile` or build tool. The `matcha` bin will accept a list of files to load or will 
+`package.json` and then add a line to a `Makefile` or build tool. The `matcha` bin will accept a list of files to load or will
 look in the current working directory for a folder named `benchmark` and load all files.
 
       $ matcha suite1.js suite2.js
@@ -108,6 +108,7 @@ look in the current working directory for a folder named `benchmark` and load al
         -v, --version            view matcha version
         -R, --reporter [clean]   specify the reporter to use
         -I, --interface [bdd]    specify the interface to expect
+        -r, --require            require additional modules
         --interfaces             display available interfaces
         --reporters              display available reporters
 
@@ -117,8 +118,16 @@ The --interface option lets you specify the interface to use, defaulting to "bdd
 #### -R, --reporter <name>
 The --reporter option allows you to specify the reporter that will be used, defaulting to "clean".
 
+#### -r --require <name>
+The --require option allows you to require additional modules.
+
+```bash
+$ matcha suite1.js suite2.js --require babel-core/register
+```
+
 ### Interfaces
 Matcha "interface" system allows developers to choose their style of DSL. Shipping with bdd, and     exports flavoured interfaces.
+
 #### bdd
 
 ```js
@@ -156,17 +165,17 @@ Completely different, create csv formated rows for later processing.
 
 ## Contributing
 
-Interested in contributing? Fork to get started. Contact [@logicalparadox](http://github.com/logicalparadox) 
+Interested in contributing? Fork to get started. Contact [@logicalparadox](http://github.com/logicalparadox)
 if you are interested in being regular contributor.
 
-##### Contibutors 
+##### Contibutors
 
 * Jake Luer ([Github: @logicalparadox](http://github.com/logicalparadox)) ([Twitter: @jakeluer](http://twitter.com/jakeluer)) ([Website](http://alogicalparadox.com))
 * Patrick Steele-Idem ([Github: @patrick-steele-idem](http://github.com/patrick-steele-idem)) ([Twitter: @psteeleidem](http://twitter.com/psteeleidem))
 
 ## Shoutouts
 
-* [mocha](https://mochajs.org) inspired the suite/bench definition language. 
+* [mocha](https://mochajs.org) inspired the suite/bench definition language.
 
 ## License
 
diff --git a/bin/_matcha b/bin/_matcha
index 0429c9b..2f9e094 100755
--- a/bin/_matcha
+++ b/bin/_matcha
@@ -2,7 +2,8 @@
 // -*- mode: javascript -*-
 // vi: set ft=javascript :
 
-var electron = require('electron')
+var arrify = require('arrify')
+  , electron = require('electron')
   , matcha = require('..')
   , utils = matcha.utils;
 
@@ -25,6 +26,7 @@ program
   .option('-v, --version', 'view matcha version')
   .option('-R, --reporter [clean]', 'specify the reporter to use')
   .option('-I, --interface [bdd]', 'specify the interface to expect')
+  .option('-r, --require', 'require additional modules')
   .option('--interfaces', 'display available interfaces')
   .option('--reporters', 'display available reporters  ')
   .action(runSuite);
@@ -63,6 +65,17 @@ function runSuite (argv) {
     , files = argv.commands.slice(0)
     , re = /\.js$/;
 
+  // require additional modules
+  try {
+    var modules = arrify(argv.param('r', 'require'));
+    modules.forEach(function (r) {
+      require(r);
+    });
+  } catch (err) {
+    console.error(err.stack || err);
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+
   if (!files.length) {
     if (!exists(path.join(cwd, 'benchmark'))) {
       console.error('Matcha: cannot find default `benchmark` folder.');
@@ -93,7 +106,7 @@ function runSuite (argv) {
     var repPath;
 
     try {
-      repPath = require.resolve('../lib/matcha/reporters/' + rep);  
+      repPath = require.resolve('../lib/matcha/reporters/' + rep);
     } catch(e) {
       try {
         if (rep.charAt(0) === '.') {
@@ -137,4 +150,3 @@ function runSuite (argv) {
   }
 
 };
-
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index e0bb5f7..9fe4fce 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
     "node": ">= 0.8.0"
   },
   "dependencies": {
+    "arrify": "1.0.x",
     "electron": "0.4.x",
     "v8-argv": "0.1.x"
   },