Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segments

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segment for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows (amounts in millions):

	Activision			Blizzard		Other		Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	6,914		$	178	$	—	$	7,092
Tax benefit credited to goodwill	(5		)	—		—		(5		)
Foreign exchange	(1		)	—		—		(1		)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	6,908		$	178	$	—	$	7,086
Additions through acquisition	—			—		12		12
Tax benefit credited to goodwill	(2		)	—		—		(2		)
Foreign exchange	(1		)	—		—		(1		)
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	6,905		$	178	$	12	$	7,095