/* ⚡ XVIBEGAMES: THE VELOCITY v2 — PREMIUM GAME PORTAL */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Outfit:wght@700;800;900&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@700;800&display=swap');

:root {
    --v-obsidian: #050508;
    --v-void: #020204;
    --v-space: #0A0A0F;
    --v-acid: #CFFF04;
    --v-acid-glow: rgba(207, 255, 4, 0.4);
    --v-surface: rgba(14, 14, 20, 0.82);
    --v-border: rgba(207, 255, 4, 0.08);
    --v-border-active: rgba(207, 255, 4, 0.5);
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --v-gap: 20px;
    --v-radius: 8px;
    --v-header: 64px;
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    background: var(--v-void);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    cursor: default;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

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

/* Subtle noise texture */
body::before {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.015;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
}

/* ==================== HUD COMMAND BAR ==================== */
.velocity-hud {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--v-header);
    background: rgba(2, 2, 4, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border);
}

.hud-inner {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: 1600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hud-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 26px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.v-accent {
    color: var(--v-acid);
}

.hud-search {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.hud-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hud-search-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.hud-search-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--v-acid-glow);
}

/* MOBILE HELPERS */
.v-mobile-only { display: none; }

/* ==================== HUD NAVIGATION ==================== */
.hud-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-left: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hud-nav { display: none; }
    .v-mobile-only { display: flex; }
    
    .hud-search {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        max-width: none;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 15px 20px;
        background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border);
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
        z-index: 1000;
    }
    
    .hud-search.v-active {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: all;
    }

    .hud-inner { padding: 0 15px; }
    .hud-logo { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    
    .hud-actions { gap: 8px; }
    .hud-action-btn {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 18px;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
        border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
        border-radius: 8px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.hud-nav-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.hud-nav-link i {
    font-size: 18px;
}

.hud-nav-link:hover,
.hud-nav-link.active {
    color: var(--v-acid);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(207, 255, 4, 0.4);
}

/* ==================== HUD ACTIONS ==================== */
.hud-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.hud-action-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 22px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.hud-action-btn:hover,
.hud-action-btn.active {
    background: var(--v-acid);
    color: var(--v-obsidian);
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px var(--v-acid-glow);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ==================== CONTENT CANVAS ==================== */
.velocity-canvas {
    padding: calc(var(--v-header) + 30px) 30px 120px;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.velocity-viewport {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==================== HOMEPAGE SECTIONS ==================== */
.homepage-section {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
}

.homepage-section:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.homepage-section:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Section Headers */
.v-section-header,
.section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border);
}

.v-section-title,
.section-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--v-acid);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace, var(--font-heading);
    opacity: 0.9;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--v-acid);
    padding-left: 12px;
}

.v-section-title svg,
.v-section-title i,
.section-title svg,
.section-title i {
    color: var(--v-acid);
    font-size: 22px;
}

.v-view-all,
.view-all {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.v-view-all:hover,
.view-all:hover {
    color: var(--v-obsidian);
    background: var(--v-acid);
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
}

/* ==================== GAME GRIDS ==================== */
.games-grid,
.velocity-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}

.games-grid.large {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
}

.games-grid.small {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr));
}

/* ==================== VELOCITY CARDS ==================== */
.v-card-wrap {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    border-radius: var(--v-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.v-card-wrap:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    z-index: 2;
}

.v-card {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--v-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--v-space);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.v-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px var(--v-acid-glow);
}

.v-card-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.v-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.v-card:hover .v-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Placeholder for missing images */
.v-card-img[src*="placeholder"],
.v-card-img:not([src]),
.v-card-img[src=""] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d0d14 0%, #1a1a2e 50%, #0d0d14 100%);
    min-height: 100%;
}

.v-card-inner::before {
    content: attr(data-title);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    z-index: 4;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* HUD Overlay */
.v-card-hud {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 40%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 5;
}

.v-card:hover .v-card-hud {
    opacity: 1;
}

.v-hud-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.v-hud-badge {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: var(--v-acid);
    color: var(--v-obsidian);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.v-vault-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.v-vault-btn:hover {
    color: var(--v-acid);
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.v-vault-btn.active {
    color: var(--v-acid);
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
}

.v-hud-bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.v-hud-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.v-hud-meta {
    font-size: 10px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Card Glow */
.v-card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--v-mouse-x, 50%) var(--v-mouse-y, 50%),
            rgba(207, 255, 4, 0.08), transparent 40%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
    transition: opacity 0.5s;
}

.v-card:hover .v-card-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ==================== GAME SLIDERS ==================== */
.games-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.games-slider {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    padding: 4px 0;
}

.games-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.games-slider .v-card-wrap {
    flex: 0 0 220px;
    min-width: 220px;
}

.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-arrow svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

.slider-arrow.prev {
    left: -16px;
}

.slider-arrow.next {
    right: -16px;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--v-acid);
    color: var(--v-obsidian);
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
}

.slider-arrow.disabled {
    opacity: 0.2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==================== CATEGORY HUB ==================== */
.category-card {
    min-width: 140px;
    height: 160px;
    background: var(--v-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: var(--v-radius);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--v-text);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px;
    flex: 0 0 140px;
}

.category-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(40% 40% at 50% 50%, var(--v-acid-glow) 0%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.4s ease;
}

.category-card:hover {
    background: rgba(207, 255, 4, 0.04);
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px var(--v-acid-glow);
}

.category-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.2;
}

.category-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(207, 255, 4, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--v-acid);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--v-acid-glow);
}

.category-name {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
}

.category-count {
    font-size: 9px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ==================== SCROLLBAR ==================== */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: transparent;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--v-acid);
}

/* ==================== PLAY PAGE ==================== */
.v-play-context {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.v-play-viewport {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--v-obsidian);
    border-radius: var(--v-radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.v-player-container {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: #000;
}

#gameFrame {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

.v-play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.v-play-trigger {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--v-acid);
    color: var(--v-obsidian);
    border: none;
    font-size: 32px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--v-acid-glow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.v-play-trigger:hover {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px var(--v-acid);
}

.v-play-hint {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.v-action-hud {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--v-space);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border);
}

.v-game-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin: 0;
}

.v-game-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.v-meta-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   🎬 VELOCITY HERO SLIDER (Upgraded)
   ========================================================================== */
.velocity-hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    height: 550px;
    margin: 20px 0 40px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0a0a0c;
}

.hero-slides {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 80px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
}

.hero-bg-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-blur {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: saturate(1.8) brightness(0.6);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, transparent 20%, rgba(10,10,12,0.8) 70%, #0a0a0c 100%);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 600px;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1), opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-content {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: var(--v-acid);
    color: #000;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 900;
    border-radius: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--v-acid-glow);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.95;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.hero-btn-primary {
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.hero-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px var(--v-acid-glow);
    background: var(--v-acid);
    color: #000;
}

.hero-btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 18px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.hero-preview-card {
    position: absolute;
    right: 80px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) perspective(1000px) rotateY(-15deg) rotateX(10deg);
    width: 380px;
    height: 500px;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1), opacity 0.6s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-preview-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) perspective(1000px) rotateY(-5deg) rotateX(5deg);
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.preview-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 25px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

.preview-inner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.preview-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--v-acid), transparent);
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Hero Controls */
.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 20;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-arrow:hover:not(.disabled) {
    background: var(--v-acid);
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
    color: #000;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--v-acid-glow);
}

.slider-arrow.prev { left: 0; }
.slider-arrow.next { right: 0; }

.hero-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 100;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-nav:hover { background: var(--v-acid); border-color: var(--v-acid); color: #000; }
.hero-nav.prev { left: 20px; }
.hero-nav.next { right: 20px; }

.hero-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 80px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 100;
}

.hero-dot {
    width: 30px;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-dot.active {
    background: #fff;
    width: 60px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ⚡ QUICK CATEGORIES (Slider Enabled)
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-categories {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 10px 60px 30px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.quick-categories::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.q-cat-item {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    background: var(--v-surface-2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    padding: 15px 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.q-cat-item i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--v-accent);
}

.q-cat-item:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   📡 HUD STATS OVERLAY
   ========================================================================== */
.hud-stats {
    position: fixed;
    right: 30px;
    bottom: 30px;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding: 15px 25px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    animation: slideInHUD 1s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}

@keyframes slideInHUD {
    from { transform: translateX(100%) scale(0.8); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: translateX(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.hud-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.hud-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #22c55e;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22c55e;
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.3); }
    100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
}

.hud-val {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.hud-lbl {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.5;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.v-control-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
}

.v-hud-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: var(--v-radius);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.v-hud-btn:hover {
    background: var(--v-acid);
    color: var(--v-obsidian);
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
}

.v-hud-btn.v-active {
    color: var(--v-acid);
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
}

.v-vote-stack {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1px;
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: var(--v-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.v-vote-stack .v-hud-btn {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    width: auto;
    padding: 0 14px;
    gap: 6px;
}

.v-count {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.v-info-layout {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.v-info-main {
    flex: 1;
}

.v-info-sidebar {
    width: 380px;
}

.v-info-section {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.v-info-content {
    font-size: 15px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

.v-faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.v-faq-q {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--v-acid);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.v-faq-a {
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.v-related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.v-related-grid .v-card-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 1;
}

.v-related-grid .v-hud-title {
    font-size: 11px;
}

.v-related-grid .v-hud-meta {
    display: none;
}

/* ==================== UTILITY ==================== */
.hidden-empty {
    display: none;
}

.section-visible {
    display: block !important;
}

/* ==================== RESPONSIVE ==================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .games-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .v-info-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .v-info-sidebar {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .v-related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .v-info-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .v-action-hud {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .v-control-group {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .velocity-canvas {
        padding: calc(var(--v-header) + 16px) 16px 100px;
    }

    .velocity-hud {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .hud-search {
        margin: 0 12px;
        max-width: 240px;
    }

    .hud-stats {
        display: none;
    }

    .games-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px, 1fr));
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .v-section-title,
    .section-title {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .homepage-section {
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .velocity-dock {
        padding: 6px 12px;
    }

    .velocity-dock-item {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .v-game-title {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .games-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .hud-logo {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .hud-search-input {
        padding: 8px 14px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

/* ==================== PLACEHOLDER CARDS ==================== */
.v-card-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.v-card-placeholder::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 100%);
}

.v-placeholder-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 16px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.v-placeholder-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   🎬 CINEMATIC GAME LAYOUT (Velocity Pro Max)
   ========================================================================== */
.v-layout-game {
    background: #000;
}

.v-layout-game .velocity-canvas {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: calc(var(--v-header) + 20px);
}

.v-play-engine {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--v-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(var(--v-acid-rgb), 0.05);
}

.v-player-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    max-height: 80vh;
    background: #000;
}

.v-player-wrapper iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    display: block;
}

/* Engine Overlay: Pre-Play Stage */
.v-engine-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 10;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(15,15,15,0.7) 0%, #000 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.v-overlay-exit {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.v-engine-start {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: var(--v-acid);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 40px;
    color: var(--v-obsidian);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px var(--v-acid);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    animation: jitter 2s infinite;
}

.v-engine-start:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 80px var(--v-acid);
}

/* 🌟 VISUAL STAR RATINGS */
.v-rating-stars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    color: var(--v-acid);
    padding: 0 4px;
}

.v-rating-stars i {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(var(--v-acid-rgb), 0.3));
}

.v-rating-num {
    margin-left: 6px;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    color: #fff;
}

.v-engine-id {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    opacity: 0.3;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* Action HUD: Precision Controls */
.v-engine-hud {
    padding: 25px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), transparent);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--v-border);
}

.v-game-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #fff, rgba(255,255,255,0.6));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.v-game-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.v-stat-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.v-rating-stars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    color: var(--v-acid);
    padding: 0 4px;
}

.v-rating-stars i {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(var(--v-acid-rgb), 0.3));
}

.v-rating-num {
    margin-left: 6px;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    color: #fff;
}

.v-stat-pill i { font-size: 16px; color: var(--v-acid); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .v-stat-pill { padding: 4px 10px; font-size: 11px; }
    .v-stat-pill i { font-size: 13px; }
}

.v-hud-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.v-action-node {
    height: 54px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.v-action-node:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.v-action-node.v-active {
    background: var(--v-acid);
    color: var(--v-obsidian);
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(var(--v-acid-rgb), 0.3);
}

.v-node-val { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; }

.v-node-alt {
    color: var(--v-acid);
    border-color: rgba(var(--v-acid-rgb), 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   📤 PREMIUM SHARE DROPDOWN
   ========================================================================== */
.v-share-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
}

.v-share-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% + 15px);
    right: 0;
    width: 280px;
    background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    z-index: 1000;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.95);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}

.v-share-dropdown::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    right: 20px;
    border: 8px solid transparent;
    border-top-color: var(--v-border);
}

.v-share-dropdown.v-active {
    pointer-events: all;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    border-color: rgba(var(--v-acid-rgb), 0.3);
}

.v-share-header {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--v-acid);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.v-share-socials {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.v-social-node {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.v-social-node:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--v-acid-rgb), 0.1);
    border-color: var(--v-acid);
    color: var(--v-acid);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.v-share-url-box {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-left: 12px;
}

.v-share-url-box input {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    flex: 1;
    height: 44px;
    outline: none;
}

.v-share-url-box button {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: none;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.v-share-url-box button:hover {
    background: var(--v-acid);
    color: var(--v-obsidian);
}

/* Data Grid: Meta Information */
.v-data-grid {
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 50px;
}

.v-data-main { flex: 1; }

.v-data-card {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
}

.v-card-tag {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--v-acid);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.v-card-body {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   🧩 SUGGESTION ENGINE (Horizontal Pro Max)
   ========================================================================== */
.v-suggestions-section {
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.v-suggestions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.v-suggest-card {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}

.v-card-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    background: var(--v-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.v-card-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}

.v-card-id {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8), transparent);
    padding: 10px;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.v-suggest-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); }
.v-suggest-card:hover .v-card-thumb img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.v-suggest-card:hover .v-card-thumb { border-color: var(--v-acid); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(var(--v-acid-rgb), 0.2); }

/* ==========================================================================
   🔍 PREMIUM TOOLTIP SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.v-game-tooltip {
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 2000;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--v-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -10px) scale(0.9);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 160px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.v-game-tooltip.v-active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -20px) scale(1);
}

.v-tooltip-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.v-tooltip-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.v-tooltip-info {
    padding: 8px 4px 0;
}

.v-tooltip-title {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Jitter Animation for Start Button */
@keyframes jitter {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

@media (max-width: 1400px) {
    .v-suggestions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .v-suggestions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .v-suggestions-section { margin: 30px 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* VELOCITY HERO MOBILITY */
    .velocity-hero-slider { height: 480px; }
    .hero-slide {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        padding-top: 20px;
    }
    .hero-content {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 30px 20px;
        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--v-obsidian), transparent 100%);
    }
    .hero-title { font-size: 1.8rem; letter-spacing: 0; }
    .hero-description { font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.7; }
    .hero-preview-card { width: 140px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .hero-nav { display: none !important; }
    .hero-actions { width: 100%; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
    .hero-btn-primary, .hero-btn-secondary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; height: 50px; }
    .hero-dots { bottom: 15px; }

    /* HUD REFINEMENTS */
    .v-stat-pill { padding: 4px 10px; font-size: 11px; }
    .v-stat-pill i { font-size: 13px; }
    .v-rating-stars i { font-size: 11px !important; }

    /* PRO PORTRAIT ENGINE ENTRY */
    .v-player-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: 4/5;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 480px;
        border-radius: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .v-player-wrapper.v-game-running {
        aspect-ratio: auto;
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 9999;
        background: #000;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   📱 HERO SLIDER RESPONSIVENESS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .velocity-hero-slider { height: 450px; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 3rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .velocity-hero-slider { height: 500px; }
    
    .hero-slide {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        padding-top: 40px;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 30px;
        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--v-obsidian), transparent);
    }
    
    .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
    .hero-description { 
        font-size: 14px; 
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2; 
        line-clamp: 2;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden; 
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .hero-btn-primary, .hero-btn-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        height: 52px;
    }
    
    .hero-preview-card {
        width: 180px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}