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Because that's what Home does. They're not bloatware as they don't affect performance, just ignore them and never run them. Job done.
They are bloatware.
By definition:
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- unwanted software included on a new computer or mobile device by the manufacturer.
"users must initially contend with the usual bevy of bloatware (unnecessary toolbars, games of questionable value)"
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And yes, they do affect performance. If I'm gaming, I don't want these "apps" updating in the background.
MS don't manufacture PCs or mobile devices (unless you're using a Surface Pro or Windows Phone) so, again, it's not bloatware. It's part of the OS.
Have any of your games been affected? I daresay they haven't. Were any of your games affected in a previous OS when updates were downloading? I daresay they weren't.