Note 10. Goodwill

Changes in goodwill are as follows (in thousands):


Balances, December 31, 2010	$	4,960
Increases from acquisitions		1,385
Effects of foreign currency translation		(285	)

Balances, September 30, 2011	$	6,060

Goodwill is assigned to the Company’s segments as follows (in thousands):


	September 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
Core products	$	731	$	0
Emerging products		580		0
Games		4,749		4,960

Total goodwill	$	6,060	$	4,960

In accordance with ASC 350 Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, goodwill is required to be tested for impairment annually and also if there is an event or change in conditions that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test during its fiscal fourth quarter. No impairments were recognized in the quarter or nine months ended September 30, 2011.