Sometimes I wish I played World of Warcraft. Like when I read about the new dungeon currently in development. Ulduar, as it's called, is a new raid instance, meaning it's a self-contained adventure for experienced groups of players.

The new dungeon actually comprises two separate raid areas. The first section is an epic battle against a vast army standing between you and the entrance of the dungeon proper...Ulduar's new master has rallied a massive iron army to guard the entrance to Ulduar and prevent any unwanted guests -- including you, especially you -- from reaching the inner sanctum. Thankfully, you'll be able to face the Iron Army on even footing: a small fleet of siege vehicles will be on hand to aid you in the assault. You and your friends will have to use these vehicles wisely to break through Ulduar's defenses. A mix of Choppers, Demolishers, and Siege Engines will be at your disposal, each granting unique abilities to the pilot and the passenger.

Once you've plowed through the innumerable ranks of the iron army, you will be confronted by an enormous tank. Mimiron built the Flame Leviathan as part of the V0-L7R-0N weapons platform, and as a result, this tank packs quite a punch. Normal spells and abilities won't be enough to take down this juggernaut, so you'll have to rely on your siege vehicles to outmaneuver and defeat the boss. After wearing down the massive war machine, you will have to launch players onto the tank's back to destroy its defense turrets and sabotage the Leviathan before you can move on.

That all sounds pretty cool, but in the interest of engaging in the usual "my MMO is better than your MMO", I have to wonder how it stacks up next to a Balrog in Lord of the Rings Online.

Ulduar is currently in development and Blizzard says it'll go live on test servers soon. You can read more details here.