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Goodwill (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill:  
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segments
     Activision Blizzard Total 
              
 Balance at December 31, 2011 $6,933 $178 $7,111 
  Tax benefit credited to goodwill   (5)  ---  (5) 
 Balance at December 31, 2012 $6,928 $178 $7,106 
  Tax benefit credited to goodwill   (13)  ---  (13) 
  Foreign exchange   (1)  ---  (1) 
 Balance at December 31, 2013 $6,914 $178 $7,092 
Accumulated impairment of goodwill by reporting units
             
             
    Activision Blizzard Total 
             
Balance at December 31, 2012:          
 Goodwill $6,928 $178 $7,106 
 Accumulated impairment losses  ---  ---  --- 
 Total $6,928 $178 $7,106 
Balance at December 31, 2013:          
 Goodwill $6,914 $178 $7,092 
 Accumulated impairment losses  ---  ---  --- 
 Total $6,914 $178 $7,092