To true fans, video games are about community—about connecting people despite barriers like language and distance. But like all communities, there’s work to be done. Consider that 46 percent of gamers are women, yet they compose just 22 percent of the industry’s workforce. The overwhelming perception is that gaming is primarily straight, white and male. But increasingly, those from other backgrounds are combining their love of gaming with their talents and drive to create a far more inclusive community. Here are four of them.