This week’s Media Create software chart is a departure from the Japanese dominated list we’ve grown accustomed to in the past. Four out of the top five titles were developed by Western studios, with L.A. Noire stepping all over inFamous 2 to cross the finish line in first place.

It’s interesting to note that both games were dished out a CERO Z rating in Japan, which is equivalent to an AO (Adults Only) rating in North America. The difference lies in that CERO Z games can be sold in regular game outlets while AO titles are only available through select avenues.

inFamous 2’s CERO Z rating is particularly strange, considering it was given a T for Teen rating in North America. Perhaps the atomic bomb references in the game is the significant factor at play here.

There are five new entries in the top ten this week, with Earth Defence Force: Insect Armageddon proving very popular with both PS3 and Xbox 360 owners.

In terms of console representation on this week’s chart, PS3 and Wii had three titles each in the top ten. PSP was next in the running with two games, and 3DS and Xbox 360 shared last place with one title each.

Software Chart

• 1) [NEW] L.A. Noire (Take-Two Interactive) - PS3 - 58 436
• 2) [NEW] Infamous 2 (SCE) - PS3 - 33 474
• 3) [NEW] Earth Defence Force: Insect Armageddon (D3 Publisher) - PS3 - 30 189
• 4) [NEW] Earth Defence Force: Insect Armageddon (D3 Publisher) - Xbox 360 - 17 817
• 5) [NEW] Wii Play: Motion (Nintendo) - Wii - 17 008
• 6) Little Battler Xperience (Level 5) - PSP - 15 807
• 7) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) - 3DS - 14 985
• 8) Steins;Gate (Kadokawa Shoten) - PSP - 13 700
• 9) GoldenEye 007 (Nintendo) - Wii - 13 216
• 10) Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus (Nintendo) - Wii - 12 877

Source: Media Create