Ellie 🍁
@pixelsandchai.bsky.social
Cosy gaming over 40 • desk setups • cats
she/her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Banner image from Winter Burrow 🐭
https://beacons.page/pixelsandchai
she/her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Banner image from Winter Burrow 🐭
https://beacons.page/pixelsandchai
My review of Winter Burrow is here! A cosy game that’s actually pretty harsh if you stay out in the cold too long ❄️🥶
I break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether it still counts as a cosy game.
Read the full review here:
pixelsandchai.substack.com/p/winter-bur...
I break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether it still counts as a cosy game.
Read the full review here:
pixelsandchai.substack.com/p/winter-bur...
Winter Burrow: Can a Survival Game Really be Cosy?
An honest review of Winter Burrow’s charm, its harsher mechanics, and whether it truly counts as a cosy game.
pixelsandchai.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
My review of Winter Burrow is here! A cosy game that’s actually pretty harsh if you stay out in the cold too long ❄️🥶
I break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether it still counts as a cosy game.
Read the full review here:
pixelsandchai.substack.com/p/winter-bur...
I break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether it still counts as a cosy game.
Read the full review here:
pixelsandchai.substack.com/p/winter-bur...
Me and my horse are feeling cosy, and my chicken says hi
November 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Me and my horse are feeling cosy, and my chicken says hi
All I have to say is: STARDEW CALENDAR 2026. 🗓️
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
All I have to say is: STARDEW CALENDAR 2026. 🗓️
Had a lovely Saturday!
Caught up on some streams on Twitch and played Winter Burrow ❄️
Sharing some of the lovely wintery artwork in game because it’s so cosy! 👇
Caught up on some streams on Twitch and played Winter Burrow ❄️
Sharing some of the lovely wintery artwork in game because it’s so cosy! 👇
November 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Had a lovely Saturday!
Caught up on some streams on Twitch and played Winter Burrow ❄️
Sharing some of the lovely wintery artwork in game because it’s so cosy! 👇
Caught up on some streams on Twitch and played Winter Burrow ❄️
Sharing some of the lovely wintery artwork in game because it’s so cosy! 👇
Five shows I loved as a kid:
✨ Rainbow
✨ Top of the Pops
✨ Gladiators
✨ Willo the Wisp
✨ Inspector Gadget
✨ Rainbow
✨ Top of the Pops
✨ Gladiators
✨ Willo the Wisp
✨ Inspector Gadget
Five shows I loved as a kid
✨️ The Get Along Gang
✨️ The Raccoons
✨️ Trap Door
✨️ The Gummi Bears
✨️ Fraggle Rock
✨️ The Get Along Gang
✨️ The Raccoons
✨️ Trap Door
✨️ The Gummi Bears
✨️ Fraggle Rock
Five shows I loved as a kid
♡ Mummies Alive
♡ Zoom
♡ Beakman's World
♡ Pinky and the Brain
♡ Recess
♡ Mummies Alive
♡ Zoom
♡ Beakman's World
♡ Pinky and the Brain
♡ Recess
November 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Five shows I loved as a kid:
✨ Rainbow
✨ Top of the Pops
✨ Gladiators
✨ Willo the Wisp
✨ Inspector Gadget
✨ Rainbow
✨ Top of the Pops
✨ Gladiators
✨ Willo the Wisp
✨ Inspector Gadget
Sorry but can we just stop and look at how gorgeous the art in Winter Burrow is, and how utterly adorable the little mouse is?!
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Sorry but can we just stop and look at how gorgeous the art in Winter Burrow is, and how utterly adorable the little mouse is?!
Instantly bought Winter Burrow last night and spent the evening playing.
Absolute gem of a game where you play as a little mouse trying to survive the winter in a burrow that needs fixing up!
Perfect to coorie in with on a cold stormy night 🌧️ 🐭
Absolute gem of a game where you play as a little mouse trying to survive the winter in a burrow that needs fixing up!
Perfect to coorie in with on a cold stormy night 🌧️ 🐭
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Instantly bought Winter Burrow last night and spent the evening playing.
Absolute gem of a game where you play as a little mouse trying to survive the winter in a burrow that needs fixing up!
Perfect to coorie in with on a cold stormy night 🌧️ 🐭
Absolute gem of a game where you play as a little mouse trying to survive the winter in a burrow that needs fixing up!
Perfect to coorie in with on a cold stormy night 🌧️ 🐭
Happy weekend everyone 🥰
What are you all playing this weekend? I’ve started Unbox the Room, also have my Stardew farm on the go as always, and patiently waiting for Winter Burrow to release on Tuesday…!
What are you all playing this weekend? I’ve started Unbox the Room, also have my Stardew farm on the go as always, and patiently waiting for Winter Burrow to release on Tuesday…!
November 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Happy weekend everyone 🥰
What are you all playing this weekend? I’ve started Unbox the Room, also have my Stardew farm on the go as always, and patiently waiting for Winter Burrow to release on Tuesday…!
What are you all playing this weekend? I’ve started Unbox the Room, also have my Stardew farm on the go as always, and patiently waiting for Winter Burrow to release on Tuesday…!
Happy Monday, friendlings!
I’m working today, but taking it easy with lots of tea and listening to some lofi.
Can’t stop thinking about Winter Burrow - I’m so excited to play the full game. I’ve uploaded my demo play through onto YouTube if you want to take a look 🐁
Have a peaceful day ✌️
I’m working today, but taking it easy with lots of tea and listening to some lofi.
Can’t stop thinking about Winter Burrow - I’m so excited to play the full game. I’ve uploaded my demo play through onto YouTube if you want to take a look 🐁
Have a peaceful day ✌️
November 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Happy Monday, friendlings!
I’m working today, but taking it easy with lots of tea and listening to some lofi.
Can’t stop thinking about Winter Burrow - I’m so excited to play the full game. I’ve uploaded my demo play through onto YouTube if you want to take a look 🐁
Have a peaceful day ✌️
I’m working today, but taking it easy with lots of tea and listening to some lofi.
Can’t stop thinking about Winter Burrow - I’m so excited to play the full game. I’ve uploaded my demo play through onto YouTube if you want to take a look 🐁
Have a peaceful day ✌️
I played the Winter Burrow demo today. What a joy it was.
An hour of game play went by so fast and I can’t wait until the 12th for the full release!
I’ll be streaming Winter Burrow in a few weeks time. Hope you can join me over on Twitch!
An hour of game play went by so fast and I can’t wait until the 12th for the full release!
I’ll be streaming Winter Burrow in a few weeks time. Hope you can join me over on Twitch!
November 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I played the Winter Burrow demo today. What a joy it was.
An hour of game play went by so fast and I can’t wait until the 12th for the full release!
I’ll be streaming Winter Burrow in a few weeks time. Hope you can join me over on Twitch!
An hour of game play went by so fast and I can’t wait until the 12th for the full release!
I’ll be streaming Winter Burrow in a few weeks time. Hope you can join me over on Twitch!
Just finished Öoo and absolutely loved it.
The puzzles were a perfect balance for me, clever without being frustrating, and the whole game has a nostalgic, cozy vibe that totally pulled me in.
A gem of a game that I’ll be thinking about for a while! Thank you @namataka.bsky.social 🐛🩷
The puzzles were a perfect balance for me, clever without being frustrating, and the whole game has a nostalgic, cozy vibe that totally pulled me in.
A gem of a game that I’ll be thinking about for a while! Thank you @namataka.bsky.social 🐛🩷
November 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Just finished Öoo and absolutely loved it.
The puzzles were a perfect balance for me, clever without being frustrating, and the whole game has a nostalgic, cozy vibe that totally pulled me in.
A gem of a game that I’ll be thinking about for a while! Thank you @namataka.bsky.social 🐛🩷
The puzzles were a perfect balance for me, clever without being frustrating, and the whole game has a nostalgic, cozy vibe that totally pulled me in.
A gem of a game that I’ll be thinking about for a while! Thank you @namataka.bsky.social 🐛🩷
Who is 40+ and still playing video games? What are you guys playing?
October 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Who is 40+ and still playing video games? What are you guys playing?
Hello Bluesky! It’s been a relentlessly busy work week so I’m really happy to now be at the weekend and ready to chill out with some games!
Also wanted to share some little desk details with you, these really cute fidgets are from Flexi Fidgets and they really help my anxiety 🫶
Also wanted to share some little desk details with you, these really cute fidgets are from Flexi Fidgets and they really help my anxiety 🫶
October 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Hello Bluesky! It’s been a relentlessly busy work week so I’m really happy to now be at the weekend and ready to chill out with some games!
Also wanted to share some little desk details with you, these really cute fidgets are from Flexi Fidgets and they really help my anxiety 🫶
Also wanted to share some little desk details with you, these really cute fidgets are from Flexi Fidgets and they really help my anxiety 🫶
Hoping to find a sticker subscription in the UK! Does anyone have any recommendations? Thank you 🍒
October 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Hoping to find a sticker subscription in the UK! Does anyone have any recommendations? Thank you 🍒
Reposted by Ellie 🍁
I picked up Öoo this week after hearing a review on the @underplayedpod.bsky.social podcast and HOLY SHIT it’s good!
It’s the exact kind of clever, cosy puzzle-platformer I adore.
Highly recommended! And 20% off on Steam right now!
Also… the colours are to die for right?!
It’s the exact kind of clever, cosy puzzle-platformer I adore.
Highly recommended! And 20% off on Steam right now!
Also… the colours are to die for right?!
October 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I picked up Öoo this week after hearing a review on the @underplayedpod.bsky.social podcast and HOLY SHIT it’s good!
It’s the exact kind of clever, cosy puzzle-platformer I adore.
Highly recommended! And 20% off on Steam right now!
Also… the colours are to die for right?!
It’s the exact kind of clever, cosy puzzle-platformer I adore.
Highly recommended! And 20% off on Steam right now!
Also… the colours are to die for right?!
It’s spooky season so I’ve changed my fishing bobber in Stardew, and hung out in the cemetery with Abigail for a while. With some clay.
October 4, 2025 at 11:27 AM
It’s spooky season so I’ve changed my fishing bobber in Stardew, and hung out in the cemetery with Abigail for a while. With some clay.
Just published my first guide! 💃
“Getting Back Into Gaming at 40”
Tips on consoles, cosy games like Stardew Valley and Coffee Talk, and making gaming feel like self-care.
Read it here 👉
www.pixelsandchai.games/getting-back...
“Getting Back Into Gaming at 40”
Tips on consoles, cosy games like Stardew Valley and Coffee Talk, and making gaming feel like self-care.
Read it here 👉
www.pixelsandchai.games/getting-back...
Getting Back Into Gaming at 40: A Beginner’s Guide
If you’re over 40 and wondering whether it’s too late to pick up a controller again, the answer is simple: it’s never too late!
www.pixelsandchai.games
October 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Just published my first guide! 💃
“Getting Back Into Gaming at 40”
Tips on consoles, cosy games like Stardew Valley and Coffee Talk, and making gaming feel like self-care.
Read it here 👉
www.pixelsandchai.games/getting-back...
“Getting Back Into Gaming at 40”
Tips on consoles, cosy games like Stardew Valley and Coffee Talk, and making gaming feel like self-care.
Read it here 👉
www.pixelsandchai.games/getting-back...
Hi, I’m Ellie!
By day I’m a data analyst at a UK charity; by night I run Pixels and Chai, a cozy space for games & desk setups as a woman over 40.
I share cozy game recs, rainy-day desk photos & thoughts on gaming as a 40 year old gamer who still loves to play 🎮
Lovely to meet you! 🧡
By day I’m a data analyst at a UK charity; by night I run Pixels and Chai, a cozy space for games & desk setups as a woman over 40.
I share cozy game recs, rainy-day desk photos & thoughts on gaming as a 40 year old gamer who still loves to play 🎮
Lovely to meet you! 🧡
October 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hi, I’m Ellie!
By day I’m a data analyst at a UK charity; by night I run Pixels and Chai, a cozy space for games & desk setups as a woman over 40.
I share cozy game recs, rainy-day desk photos & thoughts on gaming as a 40 year old gamer who still loves to play 🎮
Lovely to meet you! 🧡
By day I’m a data analyst at a UK charity; by night I run Pixels and Chai, a cozy space for games & desk setups as a woman over 40.
I share cozy game recs, rainy-day desk photos & thoughts on gaming as a 40 year old gamer who still loves to play 🎮
Lovely to meet you! 🧡
It’s Patch Magazine delivery day! @patchmagazine.bsky.social
I received both the digital and print versions today 💜
Some spooky articles on Ritual of Raven, Gloomy Eyes, and R.E.P.O - to name only a few!!
Just about to settle down with a cuppa and have a read ☕️
I received both the digital and print versions today 💜
Some spooky articles on Ritual of Raven, Gloomy Eyes, and R.E.P.O - to name only a few!!
Just about to settle down with a cuppa and have a read ☕️
October 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It’s Patch Magazine delivery day! @patchmagazine.bsky.social
I received both the digital and print versions today 💜
Some spooky articles on Ritual of Raven, Gloomy Eyes, and R.E.P.O - to name only a few!!
Just about to settle down with a cuppa and have a read ☕️
I received both the digital and print versions today 💜
Some spooky articles on Ritual of Raven, Gloomy Eyes, and R.E.P.O - to name only a few!!
Just about to settle down with a cuppa and have a read ☕️
Winter Burrow will be out on November 12th!
The demo of this game was so beautiful - and incredibly cozy when in your little burrow.
I thought about it for days afterwards so I’m really happy it will be out soon! 🐭
The demo of this game was so beautiful - and incredibly cozy when in your little burrow.
I thought about it for days afterwards so I’m really happy it will be out soon! 🐭
Winter Burrow has a release date and will be coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox systems on November 12th, 2025!
This game might be for you if you like:
❄️ Harsh survival where you have to manage not freezing
❄️ A cozy burrow where you can craft items and knit clothes
❄️ Being smol in a big world
This game might be for you if you like:
❄️ Harsh survival where you have to manage not freezing
❄️ A cozy burrow where you can craft items and knit clothes
❄️ Being smol in a big world
October 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Winter Burrow will be out on November 12th!
The demo of this game was so beautiful - and incredibly cozy when in your little burrow.
I thought about it for days afterwards so I’m really happy it will be out soon! 🐭
The demo of this game was so beautiful - and incredibly cozy when in your little burrow.
I thought about it for days afterwards so I’m really happy it will be out soon! 🐭
HAPPY OCTOBER!! 🍂🎃
What better way to start this month than by sitting by the fire in Beacon Pines?!
So cozy!
What better way to start this month than by sitting by the fire in Beacon Pines?!
So cozy!
October 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
HAPPY OCTOBER!! 🍂🎃
What better way to start this month than by sitting by the fire in Beacon Pines?!
So cozy!
What better way to start this month than by sitting by the fire in Beacon Pines?!
So cozy!
Just one game bought in the Steam sale so far: Astrologaster! It’s 70% off and looks like so much fun (plus it’s set in Shakespeare’s London, and as a history nerd this is perfect for me 😅).
So, what have you been snapping up?
So, what have you been snapping up?
September 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Just one game bought in the Steam sale so far: Astrologaster! It’s 70% off and looks like so much fun (plus it’s set in Shakespeare’s London, and as a history nerd this is perfect for me 😅).
So, what have you been snapping up?
So, what have you been snapping up?
Monday off work! A whole day to dedicate to cozy games, and in particular - Beacon Pines! 🌲 👻
September 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Monday off work! A whole day to dedicate to cozy games, and in particular - Beacon Pines! 🌲 👻
I’ve got three games that I want to play next, but I just can’t choose:
1. Little Witch in the Woods
2. Beacon Pines
3. Hollow Knight
I’ve started HK before but now I have a ton of time to sink into it…
So I may have answered my own question 😅
1. Little Witch in the Woods
2. Beacon Pines
3. Hollow Knight
I’ve started HK before but now I have a ton of time to sink into it…
So I may have answered my own question 😅
September 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I’ve got three games that I want to play next, but I just can’t choose:
1. Little Witch in the Woods
2. Beacon Pines
3. Hollow Knight
I’ve started HK before but now I have a ton of time to sink into it…
So I may have answered my own question 😅
1. Little Witch in the Woods
2. Beacon Pines
3. Hollow Knight
I’ve started HK before but now I have a ton of time to sink into it…
So I may have answered my own question 😅