[quote] .. to me a low download size is one of the hallmarks of high quality, more carefully crafted software .. [/quote]

not just for you!
I still remember games coming on 2x3,5" floppy disks that were more fun and more creative than things coming nowadays on a DVD. Of course graphics have been improved a lot... Mostly I have the feeling noone cares about file size anymore.

Even 1 photo of my DSLR is bigger than MoI in total. :)