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Goodwill (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 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   (8)  ---  (8) 
              
 Balance at September 30, 2013 $6,920 $178 $7,098