Gonzalo Varela
@gonzalovarela.bsky.social
gonzalovarela.com
Audio Across Boundaries
Uruguayan composer, sound designer and guitarist.
Music and sound for media: video games, films and more.
Audio Across Boundaries
Uruguayan composer, sound designer and guitarist.
Music and sound for media: video games, films and more.
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Gonzalo Varela
@gonzalovarela.bsky.social
· Sep 27
NEON INFERNO – Opening Cinematic (Intro Cutscene)
YouTube video by Gonzalo Varela
www.youtube.com
NEON INFERNO – Opening Cinematic (Intro Cutscene)
Coming on November 20 to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Zenovia | Retroware | Limited Run Games
It has been a pleasure working on the game with such an amazing team :)
#screenshotsaturday #pixelart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5T-...
Coming on November 20 to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Zenovia | Retroware | Limited Run Games
It has been a pleasure working on the game with such an amazing team :)
#screenshotsaturday #pixelart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5T-...
The multi-award-winning (and UK Music Video Awards–nominated) music video for my instrumental composition “Amanecer” is out! The video was created by Clara Rodríguez de Almeida (UnMomenStop), and the piece features guest performances by Tina Guo and Emilio Orsi. [1/2]
December 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The multi-award-winning (and UK Music Video Awards–nominated) music video for my instrumental composition “Amanecer” is out! The video was created by Clara Rodríguez de Almeida (UnMomenStop), and the piece features guest performances by Tina Guo and Emilio Orsi. [1/2]
Thanks to the Uruguayan Game Developers Association and the LEVEL UY organization for the Best International Game award for Neon Inferno (Zenovia Interactive, @retroware.bsky.social, @limitedrungames.com)! It was a great honor to receive this recognition on behalf of the game!
November 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Thanks to the Uruguayan Game Developers Association and the LEVEL UY organization for the Best International Game award for Neon Inferno (Zenovia Interactive, @retroware.bsky.social, @limitedrungames.com)! It was a great honor to receive this recognition on behalf of the game!
Reposted by Gonzalo Varela
Neon Inferno is OUT NOW on all platforms! 🔥
🖥️ Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/...
🔴 Nintendo Switch: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
🔵 PlayStation: store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
🟢 Xbox: www.xbox.com/en-US/games/...
🎮 Physical Edition: limitedrungames.com/collections/...
🖥️ Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/...
🔴 Nintendo Switch: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
🔵 PlayStation: store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
🟢 Xbox: www.xbox.com/en-US/games/...
🎮 Physical Edition: limitedrungames.com/collections/...
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Neon Inferno is OUT NOW on all platforms! 🔥
🖥️ Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/...
🔴 Nintendo Switch: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
🔵 PlayStation: store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
🟢 Xbox: www.xbox.com/en-US/games/...
🎮 Physical Edition: limitedrungames.com/collections/...
🖥️ Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/...
🔴 Nintendo Switch: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
🔵 PlayStation: store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
🟢 Xbox: www.xbox.com/en-US/games/...
🎮 Physical Edition: limitedrungames.com/collections/...
Reposted by Gonzalo Varela
The PRE-ORDER for Neon Inferno Physical Edition is NOW OPEN with @limitedrungames.com!
limitedrungames.com/collections/...
limitedrungames.com/collections/...
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The PRE-ORDER for Neon Inferno Physical Edition is NOW OPEN with @limitedrungames.com!
limitedrungames.com/collections/...
limitedrungames.com/collections/...
Reposted by Gonzalo Varela
Reposted by Gonzalo Varela
It's time to light up the night! 🔥
Neon Inferno is officially available to preorder today, bringing stylish, high-octane action to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Grab your physical copy and blast your way through the cyberpunk jungle!
Neon Inferno is officially available to preorder today, bringing stylish, high-octane action to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Grab your physical copy and blast your way through the cyberpunk jungle!
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It's time to light up the night! 🔥
Neon Inferno is officially available to preorder today, bringing stylish, high-octane action to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Grab your physical copy and blast your way through the cyberpunk jungle!
Neon Inferno is officially available to preorder today, bringing stylish, high-octane action to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Grab your physical copy and blast your way through the cyberpunk jungle!
Reposted by Gonzalo Varela
Al haberse estrenado el día 20, ya está en Spotify y otras plataformas para escuchar la BSO entera de Neon Inferno.
Pegadle una oída porque es de las mejores OST de los últimos años (con permiso de Clair Obscur XD)
Pegadle una oída porque es de las mejores OST de los últimos años (con permiso de Clair Obscur XD)
Introduction
YouTube video by Gonzalo Varela - Topic
music.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Al haberse estrenado el día 20, ya está en Spotify y otras plataformas para escuchar la BSO entera de Neon Inferno.
Pegadle una oída porque es de las mejores OST de los últimos años (con permiso de Clair Obscur XD)
Pegadle una oída porque es de las mejores OST de los últimos años (con permiso de Clair Obscur XD)
More exciting news, NEON INFERNO (Zenovia Interactive, @retroware.bsky.social, @limitedrungames.com) nominated for Best International Game at Uruguay's National Video Game Contest (CONAVI) 2025! Big thanks to the Uruguayan Game Developers’ Association!
November 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
More exciting news, NEON INFERNO (Zenovia Interactive, @retroware.bsky.social, @limitedrungames.com) nominated for Best International Game at Uruguay's National Video Game Contest (CONAVI) 2025! Big thanks to the Uruguayan Game Developers’ Association!
After four years of development, NEON INFERNO is out today! You can find the game on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 4 and 5, and Microsoft Xbox. The soundtrack is also available on Steam and on streaming platforms. We hope you enjoy it!
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
After four years of development, NEON INFERNO is out today! You can find the game on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 4 and 5, and Microsoft Xbox. The soundtrack is also available on Steam and on streaming platforms. We hope you enjoy it!
Reposted by Gonzalo Varela
Things are heating up! 🔥
We're stoked to announce Neon Inferno, the explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter action is getting a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch!
You can jump in and pre-order this beast starting November 25th!
We're stoked to announce Neon Inferno, the explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter action is getting a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch!
You can jump in and pre-order this beast starting November 25th!
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Things are heating up! 🔥
We're stoked to announce Neon Inferno, the explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter action is getting a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch!
You can jump in and pre-order this beast starting November 25th!
We're stoked to announce Neon Inferno, the explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter action is getting a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch!
You can jump in and pre-order this beast starting November 25th!
Reposted by Gonzalo Varela
1 WEEK until NEON INFERNO releases on all platforms! 🔥
Wishlist it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/...
Wishlist it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/...
November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
1 WEEK until NEON INFERNO releases on all platforms! 🔥
Wishlist it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/...
Wishlist it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/...
Thanks to the Association of Video Game Developers of Argentina for the Best International Game award for Neon Inferno (@zenoviainteractive.bsky.social, @retroware.bsky.social, @limitedrungames.com)! [1/2]
November 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Thanks to the Association of Video Game Developers of Argentina for the Best International Game award for Neon Inferno (@zenoviainteractive.bsky.social, @retroware.bsky.social, @limitedrungames.com)! [1/2]
Reposted by Gonzalo Varela
SML 1091 is HERE & we got Sri from @zenoviainteractive.bsky.social joining to chat about Neon Inferno alongside one of the game's composers @gonzalovarela.bsky.social!
@purenell.bsky.social runs the show on this chat and
@gunplagirlfriend.bsky.social is there too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGB6...
@purenell.bsky.social runs the show on this chat and
@gunplagirlfriend.bsky.social is there too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGB6...
The SML Podcast - Episode 1091: Pernell's Unique Inferno
YouTube video by theSMLpodcast
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
SML 1091 is HERE & we got Sri from @zenoviainteractive.bsky.social joining to chat about Neon Inferno alongside one of the game's composers @gonzalovarela.bsky.social!
@purenell.bsky.social runs the show on this chat and
@gunplagirlfriend.bsky.social is there too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGB6...
@purenell.bsky.social runs the show on this chat and
@gunplagirlfriend.bsky.social is there too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGB6...
Last Thursday I had the pleasure of giving a presentation on music composition and sound design for video games at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), in the United States, both in person and streamed via Zoom. Many thanks to composer and Professor Kyle Simpson and his great students!
November 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Last Thursday I had the pleasure of giving a presentation on music composition and sound design for video games at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), in the United States, both in person and streamed via Zoom. Many thanks to composer and Professor Kyle Simpson and his great students!
¡Muchas gracias a Rosario Rodríguez, Nelson Burgos y Lorena Maffoni del programa Día a Día de VTV por la invitación! [1/3]
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
¡Muchas gracias a Rosario Rodríguez, Nelson Burgos y Lorena Maffoni del programa Día a Día de VTV por la invitación! [1/3]
Reposted by Gonzalo Varela
I'll have a full review of Neon Inferno closer to launch next month, but suffice it to say that this game absolutely rocks.
It's basically cyberpunk Contra and I love it!
It's basically cyberpunk Contra and I love it!
October 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I'll have a full review of Neon Inferno closer to launch next month, but suffice it to say that this game absolutely rocks.
It's basically cyberpunk Contra and I love it!
It's basically cyberpunk Contra and I love it!
NEON INFERNO (@zenoviainteractive.bsky.social, @retroware.bsky.social, @limitedrungames.com), nominated for Best International Game at the Argentine Video Game Expo (EVA) 2025! Thanks to the Association of Video Game Developers of Argentina!
October 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
NEON INFERNO (@zenoviainteractive.bsky.social, @retroware.bsky.social, @limitedrungames.com), nominated for Best International Game at the Argentine Video Game Expo (EVA) 2025! Thanks to the Association of Video Game Developers of Argentina!
Un honor volver a dar una conferencia en la Exposición de Videojuegos Argentina, luego de una muy grata experiencia el año pasado. [1/3]
October 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Un honor volver a dar una conferencia en la Exposición de Videojuegos Argentina, luego de una muy grata experiencia el año pasado. [1/3]
Con UnMomenstop estuvimos conversando sobre Amanecer y la nominación a los UK Music Video Awards. ¡Gracias a Ignacio Palumbo y Montevideo Portal por la nota!
montevideo.com.uy/Tiempo-libre...
montevideo.com.uy/Tiempo-libre...
October 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Con UnMomenstop estuvimos conversando sobre Amanecer y la nominación a los UK Music Video Awards. ¡Gracias a Ignacio Palumbo y Montevideo Portal por la nota!
montevideo.com.uy/Tiempo-libre...
montevideo.com.uy/Tiempo-libre...
The music video of my composition "Amanecer" is nominated for this year's UK Music Video Awards!!
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¡El videoclip de mi composición “Amanecer” está nominado a los UK Music Video Awards de este año!
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Hats off to music video director: Clara Rodríguez de Almeida (UnMomenstop)!
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¡El videoclip de mi composición “Amanecer” está nominado a los UK Music Video Awards de este año!
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Hats off to music video director: Clara Rodríguez de Almeida (UnMomenstop)!
October 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The music video of my composition "Amanecer" is nominated for this year's UK Music Video Awards!!
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¡El videoclip de mi composición “Amanecer” está nominado a los UK Music Video Awards de este año!
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Hats off to music video director: Clara Rodríguez de Almeida (UnMomenstop)!
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¡El videoclip de mi composición “Amanecer” está nominado a los UK Music Video Awards de este año!
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Hats off to music video director: Clara Rodríguez de Almeida (UnMomenstop)!
Reposted by Gonzalo Varela
"Il Passaggio" #pixelart
Background illustration I made for Neon Inferno, the upcoming game from Zenovia Interactive. 🕹️
Music from the game, by @gonzalovarela.bsky.social
Background illustration I made for Neon Inferno, the upcoming game from Zenovia Interactive. 🕹️
Music from the game, by @gonzalovarela.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"Il Passaggio" #pixelart
Background illustration I made for Neon Inferno, the upcoming game from Zenovia Interactive. 🕹️
Music from the game, by @gonzalovarela.bsky.social
Background illustration I made for Neon Inferno, the upcoming game from Zenovia Interactive. 🕹️
Music from the game, by @gonzalovarela.bsky.social
NEON INFERNO – Opening Cinematic (Intro Cutscene)
Coming on November 20 to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Zenovia | Retroware | Limited Run Games
It has been a pleasure working on the game with such an amazing team :)
#screenshotsaturday #pixelart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5T-...
Coming on November 20 to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Zenovia | Retroware | Limited Run Games
It has been a pleasure working on the game with such an amazing team :)
#screenshotsaturday #pixelart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5T-...
NEON INFERNO – Opening Cinematic (Intro Cutscene)
YouTube video by Gonzalo Varela
www.youtube.com
September 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
NEON INFERNO – Opening Cinematic (Intro Cutscene)
Coming on November 20 to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Zenovia | Retroware | Limited Run Games
It has been a pleasure working on the game with such an amazing team :)
#screenshotsaturday #pixelart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5T-...
Coming on November 20 to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Zenovia | Retroware | Limited Run Games
It has been a pleasure working on the game with such an amazing team :)
#screenshotsaturday #pixelart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5T-...
El sábado 11 de octubre daré un seminario sobre música para audiovisuales y videojuegos en el Festival de Cine Matroska de la ciudad de Rivera. Será en el Club Uruguay y con entrada gratuita. Pueden inscribirse por WhatsApp, al 092363473.
September 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
El sábado 11 de octubre daré un seminario sobre música para audiovisuales y videojuegos en el Festival de Cine Matroska de la ciudad de Rivera. Será en el Club Uruguay y con entrada gratuita. Pueden inscribirse por WhatsApp, al 092363473.