Based on my C and C++ years, it is hardly any difference from doing optimization, knowing what the compiler actually generates, how is the runtime and standard library actually implemented, and above all getting to use the proper data structures, algorithms and a profiler.
It clearly suits some people but it isn't for me.
Anyone that disregards languages used by them, should also have better sales numbers to go along.
Those are all games where the average frame time is so low GC pauses are basically irrelevant.
And Minecraft was re-written in C++ for a reason.
Minecraft Java, not only keeps being sold, it is where new features are tested, before the Bedrock team implements similar capabilities.
Any online shop where we can appreciate the fruits of how a better language choice translates into improved game design and increased sales?