Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Nov. 02, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares
The Acquisition [Abstract]
Transaction Agreement date	Nov. 02, 2015
Transaction Agreement description	On November 2, 2015, we and King Digital Entertainment plc, a leading interactive mobile entertainment company incorporated under the laws of Ireland (“King”), entered into a Transaction Agreement (the “Transaction Agreement”) under the terms of which we will acquire King (the “Acquisition”) and King will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
Transaction Agreement, price per share \| $ / shares	$ 18.00
Transaction Agreement, total consideration	$ 5,900
Transaction Agreement, portion of total consideration from debt financing	2,300
Transaction Agreement, portion of total consideration from share-based awards	200
Cash Confirmation [Abstract]
Cash segregated in separate bank accounts	3,560
Tranche B-2 Term Loans
Amendment to Credit Agreement [Abstract]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,300
Maturity repayment terms	The Tranche B-2 Term Loans will mature on the date that is seven years and six months after the date of the initial funding of the Tranche B-2 Term Loans
Voluntary prepayment premium payable	1.00%
Base Rate Loans \| Tranche B-2 Term Loans
Amendment to Credit Agreement [Abstract]
Applicable margin	2.00%
Floor rate	1.75%
Base Rate Loans \| Prime Rate \| Tranche B-2 Term Loans
Amendment to Credit Agreement [Abstract]
Description of variable rate basis	Prime rate as designated by the administrative agent
Base Rate Loans \| LIBOR Rate \| Tranche B-2 Term Loans
Amendment to Credit Agreement [Abstract]
Applicable margin	1.00%
Description of variable rate basis	LIBOR rate for one month
Base Rate Loans \| Federal Funds Effective Rate \| Tranche B-2 Term Loans
Amendment to Credit Agreement [Abstract]
Applicable margin	0.50%
Description of variable rate basis	Federal funds rate
LIBOR Rate Loans \| LIBOR Rate \| Tranche B-2 Term Loans
Amendment to Credit Agreement [Abstract]
Applicable margin	3.00%
Floor rate	0.75%
Description of variable rate basis	LIBOR

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