After a few relatively empty weeks in releases, this week brings you a mass amount of games for both the Wii and DS. Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition gets released, as do Film Tie-Ins Harry Potter, Fantastic Four and Shrek. Nintendo also brings us some More Brain Training and Puzzle League for the DS. Majesco and Eidos bring out 5 budget DS titles, too. Oh, and a Ubisoft port sneaks itself to the shops.

Wii

Resident Evil: 4 Wii Edition

The GameCube classic makes a comeback on the Wii. With a much improved control scheme, shooting has never been any easier. Moving and turning is done with the Analogue stick, where the pointer is left to the aiming. The resolution has also been bumped up too, so the game looks clearer than it used to. The controls bring a fresh feel to the game, and it increases the pace of the game a bit.

The extras from both the GameCube and PlayStation 2 versions also appear here. Mercenaries, Assignment Ada, Separate Ways, a Movie Browser and extra weapons and costumes. Separate Ways has been given a graphical overhaul to match the rest of the game, too. As another little extra, it supports both the Classic and GameCube controllers. It's the definitive version of Resident Evil 4.

Verdict: A masterpiece worthy of another purchase

G1 Jockey

Horse racing makes its way to the Wii. The Wii version of this PlayStation 2 series adds actual endurance, thanks to the motion sensors, into the mix. The game focuses on a long career mode, and you must play in a style to suit your horse's characteristics.

Verdict: For the horse racing fanatics out there

Driver: Parallel Lines

Well, this completely snuck under the radar. It's a port of the PS2 version of Driver: Parallel Lines, with Wii controls shoved in. What those controls are is a bit of a mystery since Ubisoft hasn't bothered to share them with anyone. Other than the controls, it's basically the PlayStation 2 game. Still, Ubisoft don't see the game worthy of reviews, so stay clear.

Verdict: Let it slip under your radar, too.

Wii & DS

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix

Another Harry Potter film, another multiplatform Tie-in. You get to free roam around Hogwarts, completing missions as you feel like it. Both the Wii and DS versions are set to make usage of the consoles' features � with the Wii version using Remote gestures to cast spells with your wand. This should add a bit of immersion, and make the game more fun.

Verdict: Good for the Harry Potter fans

Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer

The film itself isn't that bad, especially compared to the first. The DS and Wii games are your usual film tie-ins, a basic adventure game. The Wii and DS games probably use the touch screen and waggle to basic effect.

Verdict: Best leave this to the kids who absolutely loved the film and won't stop screaming until they get the game

Shrek The Third

The third film tie-in this week is for Shrek The Third. This time it's an platformer/beat 'em up hybrid. In the Wii version, you have 5 different moves at your disposal, and the platforming sections are ultra-simple. The fighting is like a kid version of God of War, and even has a combo system. Simple attacks are carries out by a slash of the Remote, and you charge moves by shaking the Nunchuck. You can also collect orbs to activate a slow-mo mode. The DS version is the usual 2D platformer. Also on GBA.

Verdict: Perfect for Little Ogres.

DS

More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima: How Old Is Your Brain?

Finished with Brain Training but still want some more? Well, Nintendo have more for you. With new minigames, including a rock-paper-scissors themed one, and another bunch of Sudoku challenges, you can train your brain even more. Got bored of the last one? Then I'm afraid that this is more of the same.

Verdict: Re-tune Your Brain. Again.

Puzzle League DS

The Puzzle League series is one of the best non-Tetris-Tetris-like-game-thing. The DS version takes the swapping block antics of the series and adds touch screen goodness. Using the DS on its side, you swap 2 blocks round by simply drawing a line across them. This replaces the D-pad controlled cursor from past games and allows for much faster and more frantic gameplay. With time attack, daily play, puzzle and Vs modes (which can be played online via WFC), this should fit in the slot of any puzzle fan.

Verdict: A must for puzzlers.

Dino Master

Take control of Dave the Digger in this cheap Pokémon-like game. Collect fossils and turn them into Dinos to use in battles. You can chose which part of your Dino to defend, and which part of your opponents Dino to attack. The game includes 100 Dinos to collect.

Verdict: Just stick to Pokémon

F24 stealth Fighter

A budget-priced plane game. Tale control of a plane from the cockpit and take on enemies in 20 missions. The touch-screen is used to execute launch procedures from within the cockpit and assess enemy targets during briefing. Weapons include 20mm Cannon, Sidewinder Missiles and Tomahawks, and it includes a 4-player multiplayer mode.

Verdict: A game designed for fans of planes

Mech Assault Phantom War

Take control of 20 types of vehicles, including 'Mechs, Tanks, Turret and BattleArmor in this DS blast-a-thon. In a story drawn from the popular BattleTech series, you can use the touch screen to hack into enemy territory, hijack enemy 'Mechs, customize your HUD layout and wield the most secret weapon in the Inner Sphere. Has 24 single player campaigns and 3 multiplayer modes.

Verdict: Mega Mech Mayhem or Mediocre Mech Misery?

Nacho Libre

This film-tie in came out in the US last October, and has finally made its way here. The game is a simple wrestling title with a story mode based on the movie and a few multiplayer modes. There are 6 arenas, 5 based on the film itself.

Verdict: Nacho Libre Fans Rejoice...Or perhaps not

Super Black Bass Fishing

Fish for bass on your DS. The game includes over 500 kinds of fish to catch, and you use the touch screen to move your lure and yank the rod to pull the fish in. Locations in the game are based on real locations and you can fish with friends in the multiplayer mode.

Verdict: Now you can fish on the DS while fishing in real life.

Next Week... Say Hello To A Little Friend.