So was your install of BS2 an upgrade one or a fresh full install ?
I am objective , Iam just trying to get my point across
$50 for BS1 + $20 for BS2 "upgrade" = $70 <- most expensive game I have ever bought
No, you spent $50 for BS1, and $20 for BS2 and you've got two games - BS1 & BS2. You can play BS1 and do things in it you can't do with BS2 (ie MP with FC2). You can play BS2 and do things in it you can't do with BS1 (ie MP with A10 et al.). So you spent $70 for 2 games. I dont' think $35/game is much to complain about.