Does this opening have a name? 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 I've stumbled upon this opening a few times, and I'm pretty sure it must be known, but I couldn't find the name of it in my book:  

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1. e4 e5 
2. Nf3 Nc6 
3. d4 ...


Is someone familiar with that opening? If this is a common opening, I'd appreciate if you could point me to its pros/cons.

I'm not a pro and still learning chess gradually. Is this an opening in which I should consider progressing?
It is a Scotch Game. It was played a lot more in the 19th century than in the 20th or early 21st. 

"Nowadays," it is considered to be too "easy" on Black, because it offers the early exchange of a pair of pawns and knights, thereby freeing Black's game. Also, the White queen ends up in the middle of the board, where it might end up being chased by Black's pieces.

White does have a microscopic advantage in ending up with a king pawn in the center. Also, the queen in the middle of the board hampers the development of Black's kingside.

For those who like to develop queens early, this is a good game. The exchange of one pair each of knights and pawns greatly reduces the chances of the white queen's being trapped.

What is the best way to free your queen as soon as possible?