/* ============================================================
   MISSING THUMBNAIL FALLBACK & RELATED POSTS FIX
   ============================================================ */

.gc-no-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface2), var(--surface));
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}



/* ============================================================
   SINGLE POST LAYOUT & CONTENT SPACING FIX
   ============================================================ */

/* Better content grid for single posts */
#gc-main .gc-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

#gc-main main {
  min-width: 0;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

/* Article header padding */
.gc-single-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Content has better breathing room */
.gc-entry-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.gc-entry-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.gc-entry-content h2 {
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.gc-entry-content h3 {
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.gc-entry-content ul,
.gc-entry-content ol {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.gc-entry-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Better blockquote styling */
.gc-entry-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cyan);
  padding: 1rem 0 1rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Better code styling */
.gc-entry-content code {
  background: var(--surface2);
  color: var(--pink);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.9em;
}

.gc-entry-content pre {
  background: var(--surface2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.2rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.gc-entry-content pre code {
  background: none;
  color: var(--ice);
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
}

/* Sidebar stays fixed width on larger screens */
.gc-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

/* Tablet layout */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  #gc-main .gc-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  #gc-main main {
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }

  .gc-entry-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Mobile layout - stack vertically */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #gc-main .gc-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  #gc-main main {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .gc-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }

  .gc-entry-content {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .gc-entry-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  .gc-entry-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
  }

  .gc-entry-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .gc-entry-content ul,
  .gc-entry-content ol {
    padding-left: 2rem;
  }
}


/* Ensure cards always show content */
.gc-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.gc-card-thumb {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.gc-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.gc-card-thumb .gc-no-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

/* Card body always visible */
.gc-card-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.gc-card-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--cyan);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  width: fit-content;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gc-card-cat:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--dark);
}

.gc-card-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0.25rem 0;
  color: var(--text);
  flex: 1;
}

.gc-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.gc-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.gc-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Article grid ensures visibility */
.gc-article-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.gc-article-grid .gc-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gc-article-grid .gc-card-thumb {
  margin: 0;
}

.gc-article-grid .gc-card-body {
  padding: 1rem;
}

/* Mobile responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gc-article-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gc-article-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .gc-card-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .gc-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

/* Related posts section specific styling */
#gc-main .gc-section-header {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
}



/* ============================================================
   BADGE & STATUS INDICATORS
   ============================================================ */

.gc-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  z-index: 1;
}

.gc-badge.new {
  background: var(--pink);
  color: #fff;
}

.gc-badge.hot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), #ff6b9d);
  color: #fff;
}

.gc-badge.ep {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--cyan);
  border: 1px solid var(--cyan);
}

.gc-badge.trending {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--dark);
  animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
}



/* ============================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION ENHANCEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

#gc-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

#gc-header.sticky-active {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.gc-header-inner {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gc-logo {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.gc-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gc-logo-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--ice));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.gc-nav a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.gc-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.gc-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.gc-nav a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.gc-search-btn,
.gc-menu-toggle {
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gc-search-btn:hover,
.gc-menu-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

/* Animated section labels */
.gc-section-label {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: slideInLeft 0.5s ease forwards;
}

.gc-section-label::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -10px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
}

.gc-section-label.pink::before {
  background: var(--pink);
}

/*
Theme Name: Gamer Couch
Theme URI: https://thegamercouch.com
Author: The Gamer Couch Podcast
Description: Custom cyberpunk gaming magazine theme with podcast integration, news, reviews, and Amazon affiliate support.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: Private
Text Domain: gamercouch
*/

/* ============================================================
   GAMER COUCH THEME — CYBERPUNK GAMING MAGAZINE
   Primary:   #00D4FF  Cyan
   Accent:    #FF2D9B  Pink
   Highlight: #7DF9FF  Ice
   Deep:      #2D1B69  Purple
   Dark:      #0D0D1A  Near Black
   Surface:   #13131F  Card Background
   Text:      #E8E8E8  Body Text
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --cyan: #00D4FF;
  --pink: #FF2D9B;
  --ice: #7DF9FF;
  --purple: #2D1B69;
  --dark: #0D0D1A;
  --surface: #13131F;
  --surface2: #1A1A2E;
  --border: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
  --text: #E8E8E8;
  --text-muted: #9999BB;
  --font-display: 'Rajdhani', 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Exo 2', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Share Tech Mono', monospace;
  --radius: 6px;
  --transition: 0.2s ease;
  --glow-cyan: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
  --glow-pink: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 45, 155, 0.3);
  --container: 1280px;
}

/* === RESET & BASE === */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  background-color: var(--dark);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 0%, rgba(45,27,105,0.4) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 100%, rgba(0,212,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Grid scanline texture */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,212,255,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,212,255,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* === CONTAINER === */
.gc-container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  width: 94%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 1920px) { :root { --container: 1600px; } }
@media (min-width: 2560px) { :root { --container: 2200px; } }

/* === TYPOGRAPHY === */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Rajdhani:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Exo+2:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Orbitron:wght@700;900&family=Share+Tech+Mono&display=swap');

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }

p { margin-bottom: 1.2em; color: var(--text); }
a { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--pink); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* === SECTION LABEL === */
.gc-section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--cyan);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 8px) 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.gc-section-label.pink {
  background: var(--pink);
}

/* Section header with line */
.gc-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.gc-section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.gc-section-header .line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), transparent);
}

.gc-section-header .view-all {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--cyan);
  border: 1px solid var(--cyan);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.gc-section-header .view-all:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* === CARD BASE === */
.gc-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.gc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.gc-card-thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--surface2);
}

.gc-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gc-card:hover .gc-card-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.gc-card-thumb .no-image {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface2), var(--purple));
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.gc-card-body { padding: 1rem; }

.gc-card-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--pink);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.gc-card-cat.cyan { background: var(--cyan); color: var(--dark); }

.gc-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.gc-card-title a { color: inherit; }
.gc-card-title a:hover { color: var(--pink); }

.gc-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}

.gc-card-meta span::before { content: '// '; opacity: 0.5; }

/* === BADGE === */
.gc-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px; left: 10px;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  z-index: 2;
}

.gc-badge.live {
  background: var(--pink);
  color: #fff;
  animation: pulse-badge 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-badge {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.7; }
}

.gc-badge.new { background: var(--cyan); color: var(--dark); }
.gc-badge.ep { background: var(--purple); color: var(--ice); border: 1px solid var(--cyan); }

/* ============================================================
   HEADER
   ============================================================ */

#gc-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(13, 13, 26, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

#gc-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan), var(--pink), transparent);
}

.gc-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 70px;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Logo */
.gc-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
.gc-logo img,
.gc-logo .custom-logo-link img,
.custom-logo-link img,
img.custom-logo { height: 50px !important; width: auto !important; max-width: 100% !important; display: block; }
.gc-logo .custom-logo-link,
.custom-logo-link { display: inline-block; line-height: 0; }
.gc-logo-text {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.gc-logo-text span { display: block; font-size: 0.55rem; color: var(--cyan); letter-spacing: 0.25em; font-weight: 400; }

/* Nav */
.gc-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }

.gc-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.gc-nav a:hover,
.gc-nav a.active {
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Header actions */
.gc-header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.gc-search-btn {
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.gc-search-btn:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.gc-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
}

.gc-menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 18px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* ============================================================
   BREAKING NEWS TICKER
   ============================================================ */

#gc-ticker {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.gc-ticker-label {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--pink);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0 14px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 6px) 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.gc-ticker-track {
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.gc-ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 60px;
  animation: ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.gc-ticker-inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

.gc-ticker-item {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.gc-ticker-item::before {
  content: '▶';
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
}

.gc-ticker-item a { color: var(--text); }
.gc-ticker-item a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   PODCAST HERO — TOP OF PAGE
   ============================================================ */

#gc-podcast-hero {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

#gc-podcast-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45,27,105,0.2) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Featured episode — large */
.gc-podcast-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gc-podcast-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.gc-podcast-featured-thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface2);
}

.gc-podcast-featured-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.gc-podcast-featured-thumb .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 50%, var(--surface) 100%);
}

.gc-podcast-featured-info {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gc-episode-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.gc-podcast-featured-info h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.gc-podcast-featured-info h2 a { color: inherit; }
.gc-podcast-featured-info h2 a:hover { color: var(--pink); }

.gc-podcast-guest {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.gc-podcast-guest strong { color: var(--ice); }

.gc-podcast-platforms {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gc-platform-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.gc-platform-btn.twitch { border-color: #9146ff; color: #9146ff; }
.gc-platform-btn.twitch:hover { background: #9146ff; color: #fff; }
.gc-platform-btn.spotify { border-color: #1db954; color: #1db954; }
.gc-platform-btn.spotify:hover { background: #1db954; color: #fff; }
.gc-platform-btn.youtube { border-color: #ff0000; color: #ff0000; }
.gc-platform-btn.youtube:hover { background: #ff0000; color: #fff; }
.gc-platform-btn.apple { border-color: #fc3c44; color: #fc3c44; }
.gc-platform-btn.apple:hover { background: #fc3c44; color: #fff; }
.gc-platform-btn.listen {
  background: var(--pink);
  border-color: var(--pink);
  color: #fff;
}
.gc-platform-btn.listen:hover { background: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--dark); }

/* Recent episodes row */
.gc-podcast-recent {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) { .gc-podcast-recent { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .gc-podcast-recent { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.gc-podcast-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 1.2rem;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gc-podcast-card:hover { background: var(--surface2); }

.gc-podcast-card .ep-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
}

.gc-podcast-card .ep-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.gc-podcast-card .ep-title a { color: inherit; }
.gc-podcast-card .ep-title a:hover { color: var(--pink); }

.gc-podcast-card .ep-guest {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--ice);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.gc-podcast-card .ep-date {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* ============================================================
   MAIN CONTENT GRID
   ============================================================ */

#gc-main {
  padding: 2rem 0 3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.gc-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .gc-content-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   NEWS HERO — featured article large + grid
   ============================================================ */

.gc-news-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.gc-news-hero-main {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 340px;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.gc-news-hero-main img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.gc-news-hero-main:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }

.gc-news-hero-main .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,13,26,0.95) 0%, rgba(13,13,26,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.gc-news-hero-main .content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.gc-news-hero-main h2 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.gc-news-hero-main h2 a { color: inherit; }
.gc-news-hero-main h2 a:hover { color: var(--pink); }

.gc-news-hero-side {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.gc-news-hero-side:hover { background: var(--surface2); }

.gc-news-hero-side h3 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.gc-news-hero-side h3 a { color: inherit; }
.gc-news-hero-side h3 a:hover { color: var(--pink); }

.gc-news-hero-side .excerpt {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .gc-news-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gc-news-hero-main { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; min-height: 240px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE GRID
   ============================================================ */

.gc-article-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) { .gc-article-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .gc-article-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   AMAZON AFFILIATE SECTION
   ============================================================ */

#gc-deals {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

#gc-deals::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.gc-deals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) { .gc-deals-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .gc-deals-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.gc-deal-card {
  background: var(--surface2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gc-deal-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.gc-deal-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 45, 155, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gc-deal-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.gc-deal-card .deal-label {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pink);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.gc-deal-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.gc-deal-card .deal-price {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.gc-deal-card .deal-price .was {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: line-through;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.gc-deal-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--pink);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.gc-deal-btn:hover { background: var(--cyan); color: var(--dark); }

/* ============================================================
   SIDEBAR
   ============================================================ */

.gc-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }

.gc-sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gc-sidebar-widget-header {
  background: var(--surface2);
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.gc-sidebar-widget-header::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 3px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.gc-sidebar-widget-body { padding: 1rem; }

/* Sidebar list posts */
.gc-sidebar-posts { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }

.gc-sidebar-post { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }

.gc-sidebar-post-thumb {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 64px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface2);
}

.gc-sidebar-post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.gc-sidebar-post-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

.gc-sidebar-post-cat {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pink);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.gc-sidebar-post-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.gc-sidebar-post-title a { color: inherit; }
.gc-sidebar-post-title a:hover { color: var(--pink); }

.gc-sidebar-post-date {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE POST
   ============================================================ */

.gc-single-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 420px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) { .gc-single-hero { height: 260px; } }

.gc-single-hero img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.gc-single-hero .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--dark) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.gc-single-header {
  padding: 2rem 0 1rem;
}

.gc-single-cats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gc-single-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gc-single-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.gc-single-meta .author { color: var(--ice); }
.gc-single-meta .sep { color: var(--border); }

/* Article content */
.gc-entry-content {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 720px;
}

.gc-entry-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--pink);
  margin: 2rem 0 0.8rem;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--pink);
}

.gc-entry-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.6rem;
}

.gc-entry-content p { margin-bottom: 1.4em; }

.gc-entry-content a {
  color: var(--ice);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.gc-entry-content a:hover { color: var(--pink); }

.gc-entry-content ul, .gc-entry-content ol {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4em;
}

.gc-entry-content li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }

.gc-entry-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--pink);
  background: rgba(255,45,155,0.05);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.gc-entry-content table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.gc-entry-content table th {
  background: var(--purple);
  color: var(--cyan);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.gc-entry-content table td {
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.gc-entry-content table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.03); }

/* Amazon buttons in content */
.gc-entry-content a[href*="amazon.com"] {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--pink) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 7px 16px !important;
  border-radius: 3px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all var(--transition) !important;
}

.gc-entry-content a[href*="amazon.com"]:hover {
  background: var(--cyan) !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   REVIEWS
   ============================================================ */

.gc-review-score {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.gc-review-score .score {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--cyan);
  line-height: 1;
}

.gc-review-score .stars { color: var(--pink); font-size: 1.2rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.gc-review-score .label { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY ARCHIVE
   ============================================================ */

.gc-archive-header {
  padding: 2rem 0 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.gc-archive-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.gc-archive-header h1 span { color: var(--pink); }

.gc-archive-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGINATION
   ============================================================ */

.gc-pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.gc-pagination a,
.gc-pagination span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.gc-pagination a:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.gc-pagination .current { background: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */

#gc-footer {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

#gc-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--pink), var(--cyan), transparent);
}

.gc-footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) { .gc-footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .gc-footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.gc-footer-about .gc-logo { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.gc-footer-about p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gc-footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.gc-footer-social-btn {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.gc-footer-social-btn:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(0,212,255,0.08); }

.gc-footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.gc-footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }

.gc-footer-col li a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.gc-footer-col li a:hover { color: var(--text); }

.gc-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.gc-footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  margin: 0;
}

.gc-footer-bottom a { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gc-nav { display: none; }
  .gc-menu-toggle { display: flex; }

  .gc-nav.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(13,13,26,0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    z-index: 999;
  }
}



/* ============================================================
   ENHANCED INTERACTIVITY & VISUAL POLISH
   ============================================================ */

/* Improved card hover effects */
.gc-card {
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface);
}

.gc-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: var(--surface2);
}

.gc-podcast-card {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.gc-podcast-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--pink);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 45, 155, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Enhanced button styling */
.gc-btn-primary {
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 45, 155, 0.2);
  border: none;
}

.gc-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--dark);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gc-btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Better deal card styling */
.gc-deal-card {
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gc-deal-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,212,255,0.1), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.gc-deal-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gc-deal-card:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.gc-deal-btn {
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}

.gc-deal-btn:hover {
  padding-right: 28px;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

/* Enhanced hero section */
.gc-news-hero-main {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gc-news-hero-main:hover .overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 50%, var(--surface) 100%);
}

.gc-news-hero-main:hover .content h2 a {
  color: var(--ice);
}

/* Better section header styling */
.gc-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.gc-section-header:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--cyan);
}

.gc-section-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.gc-section-label.pink {
  color: var(--pink);
}

.gc-section-header h2 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Better link styling */
a {
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--ice);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.gc-entry-content a:hover {
  color: var(--pink);
}

/* Improved readability */
.gc-entry-content {
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.gc-entry-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.gc-entry-content h2 {
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--ice);
}

.gc-entry-content h3 {
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

/* Better list styling */
.gc-entry-content ul,
.gc-entry-content ol {
  margin: 1.2rem 0;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.gc-entry-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Blockquote styling */
.gc-entry-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cyan);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Code block styling */
.gc-entry-content code,
.gc-entry-content pre {
  background: var(--surface2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.gc-entry-content code {
  padding: 2px 6px;
  color: var(--pink);
}

.gc-entry-content pre {
  padding: 1rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

/* Better sidebar widget styling */
.gc-sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gc-sidebar-widget:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
}

.gc-sidebar-widget-header {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--ice);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

/* Better thumbnail styling */
.gc-sidebar-post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--surface2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.gc-sidebar-post-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gc-sidebar-post:hover .gc-sidebar-post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Enhanced tags display */
.gc-card-tags, .post-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0.8rem 0;
}

.gc-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--cyan);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gc-tag:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--dark);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}


/* ============================================================
   UTILITY
   ============================================================ */

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.gc-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--pink);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.gc-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--cyan); color: var(--dark); }

.gc-btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--cyan);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.gc-btn-outline:hover { background: var(--cyan); color: var(--dark); }

/* No image placeholder */
.gc-no-thumb {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface2) 0%, var(--purple) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* WP alignment classes */
.alignleft { float: left; margin: 0 1.5rem 1rem 0; }
.alignright { float: right; margin: 0 0 1rem 1.5rem; }
.aligncenter { display: block; margin: 1rem auto; }
.alignwide { max-width: 100%; }
.wp-caption { max-width: 100%; }
.wp-caption-text { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-align: center; margin-top: 4px; font-style: italic; }


/* === FIXES: section label pill + horizontal pagination === */
.gc-archive-header .gc-section-label,
.gc-section-header .gc-section-label {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  background: var(--cyan);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 8px) 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.gc-archive-header .gc-section-label.pink,
.gc-section-header .gc-section-label.pink {
  background: var(--pink);
}

.navigation.pagination,
.nav-links {
  width: 100%;
}
.navigation.pagination .nav-links {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}
.navigation.pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.navigation.pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.navigation.pagination .page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.navigation.pagination .page-numbers.dots {
  border-color: transparent;
}