Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

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, 2016 and 2015, are as follows (amounts in millions):

	Activision			Blizzard		King		Other		Total
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	6,908		$	178	$	—	$	—	$	7,086
Additions through acquisition	—			—		—		12		12
Other	(3		)	—		—		—		(3		)
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	6,905		$	178	$	—	$	12	$	7,095
Additions through acquisition	—			—		2,675		—		2,675
Other	(2		)	—		—		—		(2		)
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	6,903		$	178	$	2,675	$	12	$	9,768