Some fans may still be on the fence about Diablo 4, but compared to Diablo 3, its launch can only be described as a huge success. Diablo 3 was mired in controversy over real money auction houses and the need for an always-on connection, and launched with one of the most infamous bugs in history (error 37) and an ending game that didn't scratch the itch.

What followed, of course, was Blizzard's gradual removal of the bad (including the auction house) and enhancement of the good, eventually leading to the Reaper of Souls expansion, the fun, gory ARPG that can melt hordes of enemies in seconds, as it should be It is the arc of redemption that creates the experience.

Blizzard announced last year that Season 29 would be the last tranche of new Diablo III content, and at that event they offered a solo mode that players had long wanted in a big way.

Season 30 is "Lords of Hell," originally Season 25 and perhaps the last major balance adjustment for the game. Notably, the bonuses granted by ritual altars were nerfed significantly, which the developers said was to keep the system "fun and challenging" and "maintain a sense of progression during play while not clashing with other features." In other words, it was OP as hell, but not anymore.

Among other changes that caught my eye was that the unforgettably named "Gelatinous Sire goblins" no longer spawn from the Goblin Shrine in Echoing Nightmares. Sorry wizards, but Meteor will be the nerf hammer. But great news for Barbarians and Demon Hunters, thanks to lots of buffs.

Well, I must say that 12 years is quite a long time, and finally Diablo 3 became the game that some of us wanted: I especially remember when Reaper of Souls came out, bombing through dungeons as the Witch Doctor, an army of zombie bears tore through everything and smiled with satisfaction as I waddled about, gathering up the loot. I returned to this game a few years ago to try my hand at Demon Hunter, and it is still a very special game where killing things is just as satisfying. Diablo 3's journey is over: and finally, it's gotten to where it should be.