Long-term Deferred Revenue

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-term deferred revenue consisted of the following:



	December 31,
	2016		2015
	(In thousands)
Deferred revenue for Sony Computer Entertainment	$	—	$	1,263
Other deferred revenue	26,393		1,253
Long-term deferred revenue	$	26,393	$	2,516

Long-term deferred revenue increased from $2.5 million as of December 31, 2015 to $26.4 million as of December 31, 2016. The increase was primarily attributable to new billings for up-front licensee fees added in 2016 that have been deferred to be recognized ratably over the contract terms.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for deferred revenues at the end of the reporting period, and description and amounts of significant changes that occurred during the reporting period. Deferred revenue is a liability as of the balance sheet date related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP.

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