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Goodwill (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Goodwill Disclosure [Abstract] 
Schedule of goodwill activity
     Activision Blizzard Distribution Total 
                 
 Balance at December 31, 2010 $6,942 $178 $12 $7,132 
  Tax benefit credited to goodwill   (8)  ---  ---  (8) 
  Issuance of contingent consideration  3  ---  ---  3 
  Foreign exchange   (1)  ---  ---  (1) 
                 
 Balance at September 30, 2011 $6,936 $178 $12 $7,126