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Goodwill (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Goodwill:  
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segments
     Activision Blizzard Total 
              
 Balance at December 31, 2012 $6,928 $178 $7,106 
  Tax benefit credited to goodwill   (2)  ---  (2) 
  Foreign exchange   (1)  ---  (1) 
              
 Balance at March 31, 2013 $6,925 $178 $7,103