Eve Online, Meet Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is coming to the game Eve Online in a team up that seems weird to some, but invaluable to others.

May 9, 2022   It's May 9, 2022—National Alphabet Magnet Day! Who doesn't love a fridge covered in letters? While you're trying to wake up today, go make a fun word with some magnetic letters. We promise it's still kinda fun. ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 300 articles, 2 podcasts, 7 press releases, 222 tweets, and 13 YouTube videos 1. Eve Online Is Getting Microsoft Excel Support Microsoft Excel support is coming to EVE Online, which is legitimately exciting news for players who need to track the game's many moving parts, including its own economy. CCP Games hasn't specified a rollout date for Excel, but says it will reveal more details later this year. Keep being weird, video games. 2. World Video Game Hall of Fame Reveals 2022 Inductees The World Video Game Hall of Fame is increasing its roster by four. Ms. Pac-Man, Dance Dance Revolution, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Sid Meier's Civilization made the cut, beating out other notable contenders like Minesweeper, Resident Evil, and Words with Friends. Wow, tough competition. 3. Spotify Stations Shutting Down on May 16  Spotify is shutting down its Stations app, which provided a more radio-like way to listen to music playlists. Spotify didn't explain why Stations is going away later this month, but those who still have it installed should say their goodbyes now, as its already been delisted from app stores. That was quick! 🦑 Go Deeper A lot of people stream on Twitch, but only a relatively small percentage manage to stand out. Enter LIZZ, who Brandon Sams highlights as "an innovative presence in the world of streaming on Twitch." Go check her out.  🎱 By the Numbers Still bringing in numbers Data: MMO Populations While it's not the most exciting graph to look at, it does make it clear that a lot of people are still subscribing to, and playing, Eve Online. This month saw it reaching 9.1 million subs, which isn't bad for a game that first came out in '03. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal This Gateway 15.6-Inch Ultra Slim Notebook is down to $279.99 at Walmart right now. Its Intel i3 CPU, 128SSD, and Windows 11 should be more than enough to satisfy most people. It even comes with a carrying case & wireless mouse. Nice! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "It's basically royalty." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor You now have a chance to replace your dusty ol' Wii console with one covered in 24 karat gold. And it's not just any Wii, either. This one was made specifically for Queen Elizabeth II. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Stand up straight Image: Brydge So you need a docking station for your MacBook, but all the horizontal ones look boring. We get it. Why not give the MacBook Vertical Dock from Brydge a try instead? It's exactly what it sounds like, combining a unique appearance with all the Thunderbolt connectivity and additional ports you'll ever need.  🎧 Listen Up Dang, video games. Slow down Hang out with the Nextlander crew as they dive into the latest happenings in video games. From Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal having a new owner to Xbox's upcoming showcase to Nintendo Switch Sports, they cover it all. 🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Apple News and Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]