So, I'm sitting here watching GameSpot's coverage of E3 and I'm reminded of something. These -- the days of E3 -- are good times, my friends. This week as The Big Three touted their wares, we were made privy to some very exciting things.

And all the big guys put on a good show, didn't they? We caught glimpses of Alan Wake, Final Fantasy XIII (and Final Fantasy XIV!) as well as Microsoft's Project Natal concept. Nintendo unveiled Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid: Other M, which both look fantastic. The show floor at the Los Angeles Convention Center has had more to offer with Fallout 3: Point Lookout, Halo 3: ODST and a slew of other titles.

And in the midst of all of this: the promise of new Monkey Island content. Yes, my friends, these are very good times indeed.