Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic/Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value, assets measured on a recurring and/or non-recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Foreign currency forward contracts
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Net realized gains (losses) reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Computer equipment
Computer Equipment [Member]
Office furniture and other equipment.
Office Equipment [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Deferred revenues
Contract with Customer, Liability
Revenue recognized included in beginning deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Upward adjustment to equity investment
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount
Carrying value of the investment
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount
Impairment charges - nonrecurring
Asset Impairment Charges
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of revenues—product sales: Software royalties, amortization, and intellectual property licenses
CostofRevenuesProductSalesSoftwareRoyaltiesAmortizationandIntellectualPropertyLicenses [Member]
Share-based compensation expense recorded in cost of revenues, product sales: Software royalties, amortization, and intellectual property licenses.
Cost of revenues—subscription, licensing, and other revenues: Game Operations and Distribution Costs
Cost of Revenues, Subscription, Licensing, and Other, Game Operations and Distribution Costs [Member]
Share-based compensation expense recorded in cost of revenues, subscription, licensing, and other: Game operations and Distribution costs.
Cost of revenues—subscription, licensing, and other revenues: Software royalties, amortization, and intellectual property licenses
Cost of Revenues, Subscription, Licensing, and Other, Software Royalties, Amortization, and Intellectual Property Licenses [Member]
Share-based compensation expense recorded in cost of revenues, subscription, licensing, and other: Software royalties, amortization, and intellectual property licenses.
Product development
Product Development [Member]
Share-based compensation expense recorded in Product Development.
Sales and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense before income taxes
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Income tax benefit
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Total share-based compensation expense, net of income tax benefit
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, after Tax
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of maturities of debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income before income tax expense:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income before income tax expense
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense (benefit):
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Net Of Valuation Reserve
The component of income tax expense for the period representing the net change in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations after adjusting for valuation allowances.
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision for inventories
Inventory Write-down
Non-cash operating lease cost
Non-cash operating lease cost
Non-cash operating lease costs associated with right of use operating lease assets
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses
Amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses
Amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses. This excludes deferral and amortization of share-based compensation expense.
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Payments Of Debt Extinguishment Costs, Operating Activities Cash Flow Statement
Other noncash adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities for incremental, external costs directly pertaining to an early extinguishment of debt, including legal costs and prepayment penalties, and excluding interest and repayment of debt principal.
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Unrealized gain on equity investment
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Other
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect from business acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Software development and intellectual property licenses
Increase (Decrease) in Software Development and Intellectual Property Licenses
The increase (decrease) in software development and intellectual property licenses.
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Deferred revenues
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale investments
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Purchases of available-for-sale investments
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock to employees
Proceeds from Stock Plans
Tax payment related to net share settlements on restricted stock units
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Proceeds from debt issuances, net of discounts
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayment of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Premium payment for early redemption of note
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost
Other financing activities
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at January 1
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Gross increase for tax positions taken during a prior year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross decrease for tax positions taken during a prior year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross increase for tax positions taken during the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Settlement with taxing authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at December 31
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Advertising expense included in sales and marketing expense
Advertising Expense
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest and other investment income (expense)
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Components of cash and cash equivalents
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Payment terms (in days)
Requirement of Payment, Term
Requirement of Payment, Term
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $132 and $190, at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Software development
Software Development, Current
The current portion of unamortized costs incurred for development of computer software, which is to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed, after establishing technological feasibility, through to the general release of the software products.
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Software development
Software Development, Noncurrent
The noncurrent portion of unamortized costs incurred for development of computer software, which is to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed, after establishing technological feasibility, through to the general release of the software products.
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Goodwill
Goodwill
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Deferred revenues
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, net
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 23)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $0.000001 par value, 2,400,000,000 shares authorized, 1,197,436,644 and 1,192,093,991 shares issued at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Less: Treasury stock, at cost, 428,676,471 shares at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
Treasury Stock, Value
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Buy USD, Sell Euro
Buy USD, Sell EUR [Member]
Foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Buy USD, Sell GBP
Buy USD, Sell GBP [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedges
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives
Derivative, Notional Amount
Fair value of foreign currency forward contracts
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Maximum length of time over which our foreign currency forward contracts mature
Derivative, Remaining Maturity
Deferred cash flow hedge gain (loss) to be reclassified within twelve months
Deferred Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
The estimated net amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges that settled and were deferred at the reporting date that are expected to be reclassified to earnings, along with the associated hedged revenues, within the next Twelve months.
Deferred cash flow hedge gain (loss) in AOCI
Deferred Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) in AOCI
The net amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges that settled and were deferred at the reporting date into accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI).
Net revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Interest income
Interest Income, Other
Interest expense from debt and amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs
Interest Expense, Debt
Unrealized gain on equity investment
Other expense (income), net
Nonoperating Gains (Losses)
Interest and other expense (income), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Recurring
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Other current assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair value measurements using significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Foreign government treasury bills
Foreign Government Treasury Bills [Member]
This element represents foreign government treasury bills measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
U.S. treasuries and government agency securities
US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]
Total assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, gain loss included in earnings
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Abstract]
Total liabilities at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Stock Option Plan
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period of award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Expiration period of options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Common stock available for grant under share-based awards (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Aggregate common stock reserved for issuance under share-based awards (in shares)
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Cover page.
Document Type
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Restructuring Included in Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities and Charges by Reportable Segment
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs by Segment and Expected Pre-tax Restructuring Charges
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash
Cash
Foreign government treasury bills
Foreign Government Treasury Bills
Foreign government treasury bills at carrying value. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify as cash equivalents by definition.
Money market funds
Money Market Funds, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses
Summarizes the components of software development and intellectual property licenses
Schedule of Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of software development costs and intellectual property licenses as of the balance sheet date.
Amortization of software development costs and intellectual property licenses
Amortization of Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of amortization of software development costs and intellectual property licenses.
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Lease Expense and Other Details Related to Operating Leases
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Undiscounted Lease Payments For Operating Lease Liabilities And Reconciliation to Operating Lease Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Prior to Adoption of Lease Standard
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of stock option valuation assumptions and weighted-average grant date fair value
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of stock option activity
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of restricted stock units activity
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of share-based compensation expense
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation Allocation of Recognized Period Costs Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Disclosure that sets forth the allocation of share-based compensation costs to a given line item in the income statement for the period. This may include the reporting line for the costs and expenses.
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Summarization of various income tax disclosures.
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
U.K.
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Settlement From Closing Agreement
Settlement From Closing Agreement [Member]
Settlement From Closing Agreement [Member]
Indirect Tax Benefits Due to Closing Agreement
Indirect Tax Benefits Due to Closing Agreement [Member]
Indirect Tax Benefits Due to Closing Agreement [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Domestic Tax Authority
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Swedish Tax Agency
Swedish Tax Agency [Member]
Swedish Tax Agency
French Tax Authority
Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
State
State [Member]
Gross tax credit carryforwards for state purposes.
R&D Credit
Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
King Acquisition
King Digital Entertainment [Member]
King Digital Entertainment [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Line items for various income tax disclosures.
Federal income tax provision at statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Tax benefit
Net Deferred tax asset related to the amortizable tax basis in transferred intellectual property
Net Deferred Tax Asset, Intra-entity Transfer, Asset Other than Inventory
Amount of of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary difference from intra-entity transfer of asset within consolidated group, net of valuation allowances and uncertain tax positions. Excludes intra-entity transfer of inventory.
Deferred tax liability related to undistributed foreign earnings
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Amortizable tax basis, recovery period
Amortizable Tax Basis, Recovery Period
Amortizable Tax Basis, Recovery Period
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Tax expense (benefit) related to tax settlement
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions
Reduction in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from Closing Agreement
Additional federal and state cash payments related to Closing Agreement
Income Taxes Paid, Tax Settlement
Amount of federal and/or state taxes paid as a result of a tax settlement.
Additional tax expense (benefit) for effects of U.S. Tax Reform Act
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Measurement Period Adjustment, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax credit carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
NOL carryforwards, foreign
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Uncertain tax position assumed
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition
Total assessment, including penalties and interest, not recorded
Income Tax Examination, Total Assessment, Penalties And Interest
Amount of tax assessment, including interest and penalties, from tax authority.
Tax payments, including interest and penalties
Income Tax Examination, Tax Payment, Including Penalties and Interest
Tax payment, including penalties and interest, as a result of a settlement with foreign tax authority
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Interest expense related to uncertain tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Contracted not recognized revenue
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contracted not recognized revenue, period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Internally-developed franchises
Internally Developed Franchises [Member]
The cost of development of franchises by the entity.
Developed software
DevelopedSoftware [Member]
Developed Software acquired.
Customer base
Customer-Related Intangible Assets [Member]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Gross carrying amount, definite-lived intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization, definite-lived intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net carrying amount, definite-lived intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Activision trademark
Trademarks [Member]
Acquired trade names
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Net carrying amount, indefinite-lived intangible assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Total intangible assets, net
Amortization expense disclosure
Amortization of Deferred Charges [Abstract]
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Other Assets and Liabilities
Other Assets and Liabilities
Other Assets And Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for other assets and other liabilities at the end of the reporting period.
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowances for sales returns and price protection and other allowances
Allowance for Sales Returns Price Protection and Other Allowance [Member]
A valuation allowance for the amount of products sold that the entity expects to be returned by the purchaser, price protection and any other allowances.
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation and qualifying accounts, balance at the beginning of period
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Valuation and qualifying accounts, additions
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense
Valuation and qualifying accounts, deductions
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction
Valuation and qualifying accounts, balance at the end of period
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Activision
Activision [Member]
The Activision reportable segment of the entity.
Blizzard
Blizzard [Member]
The Blizzard reportable segment of the entity.
King
Other segments
Corporate and Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total expected pre-tax restructuring charges
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Consolidated net income
Denominator:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Denominator for basic earnings per common share - weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive stock options and awards under the treasury stock method
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share—weighted-average common shares outstanding plus dilutive common shares under the treasury stock method
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Share-Based Payments
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Schedule of quarterly financial information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Basis of Consolidation and Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investment Securities
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories and Allowances for Obsolescence
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses
Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses [Policy Text Block]
This element represents the entity's accounting policies for software development and intellectual property licenses.
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Amortizable Intangible Assets and Other Long-lived Assets
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Assets Recognized from Costs to Obtain a Contract with a Customer/Revenue Recognition/Allowances for Returns and Price Protection/Contract Balances/Shipping and Handling/Cost of Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Expenses
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Payments
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Loss Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Beginning restricted cash
Restricted Cash
Ending restricted cash
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Reportable Segments
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Table]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Table]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Bungie, Inc. - Destiny Publishing Rights
Bungie, Inc. - Destiny Publishing Rights [Member]
Bungie, Inc. - Destiny Publishing Rights [Member]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Revenues
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Adjustments For ASU 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Components of comprehensive income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Cumulative impact from adoption of new revenue accounting standard
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock options
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture
Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock options (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture
Issuance of common stock pursuant to restricted stock units
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Issuance of common stock pursuant to restricted stock units (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock surrendered for employees’ tax liability
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation
Restricted stock surrendered for employees' tax liability (in shares)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation
Share-based compensation expense related to employee stock options and restricted stock units
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Dividends ($0.37, $0.34, and $0.30 per common share at December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively)
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Ending balance
Balance (in shares)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Remaining lease term for operating leases
Renewal term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Rental expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Lease not yet commenced
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Liability
Amount of future lease payments for leases that have not yet commenced.
Lease not yet commenced, term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract
Interest and Other Expense (Income), Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of domestic and foreign income (loss) and income tax expense (benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of income taxes at the U.S. federal statutory rate to income tax expense (benefit)
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the components of the net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits for the period
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, balance at beginning of period
Other
Goodwill, Other Increase (Decrease)
Goodwill, balance at end of period
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Shares not included in computation of diluted EPS due to unmet performance measures
Contingently Issuable Shares Performance Criteria
Contingently issuable shares that were not included in diluted earnings per share (EPS) as the contingencies were not resolved. These shares may be issued in the future upon the satisfaction of specified performance measures.
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Options
Equity Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Transactions
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Schedule of finite-lived intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of indefinite-lived intangible assets
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of finite lived intangible assets, future amortization expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Land
Land [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Office furniture and other equipment
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Cost of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segments
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Unsecured Notes
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2021 Notes
Unsecured 2021 Notes [Member]
2.3% Unsecured Notes.
2022 Notes
Unsecured 2022 Notes [Member]
2.6% Unsecured Notes.
2026 Notes
Unsecured 2026 Notes [Member]
3.4% Unsecured Notes.
2027 Notes
Unsecured 2027 Notes [Member]
3.4% Unsecured Notes.
2047 Notes
Unsecured 2047 Notes [Member]
4.5% Unsecured Notes.
Notes
Notes [Member]
Total Outstanding Unsecured Senior Notes.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount outstanding
Long-term Debt, Gross
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Accrued interest payable
Interest Payable
Redemption percentage of aggregate principal amount plus a make-whole premium
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price Plus Make-Whole Premium, Percentage
The amount the entity would be required to repurchase its unsecured notes at, expressed as a percentage of the principal, plus a make whole premium that would need to be paid in addition to the principal, for if the notes were to be redeemed earlier than the stated periods per the notes indenture.
Redemption price percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Percentage of principal repayable to option holders upon certain criteria
Percentage of Principal Repayable to Option Holders Upon Certain Criteria
The amount the entity would be required to repurchase its unsecured notes at, expressed as a percentage of the principal, upon certain criteria.
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Cost of revenues
Cost of Revenue
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolver
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Credit Agreement as Amended
Credit Agreement as Amended [Member]
Credit Agreement as Amended
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Federal Funds Rate
Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Amount drawn on the revolver
Long-term Line of Credit
Base rate margin
Debt Instrument, Base Rate Margin
Base Rate Margin for debt instrument.
Variable rate interest floor
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate, Interest Floor
Variable Rate Interest Floor.
Applicable margin (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Amount of letters of credit that can be issued under the Revolver
Availability for Letters of Credit
The total amount of letters of credit that can be issued, subject to the availability of the revolving credit facility.
Debt covenant, consolidated total net debt ratio, maximum
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Consolidated Total Net Debt Ratio, Maximum
Maximum end of range for Consolidated Total Net Debt Ratio financial covenant for our long term debt.
Debt instrument, covenant, consolidated total net debt ratio, qualifying acquisition
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Consolidated Total Net Debt Ratio, Qualifying Acquisition
The maximum end of range for Consolidated Total Net Debt Ratio financial covenant for our long term debt at the Company’s option and for a limited period of time upon the consummation of a Qualifying Acquisition.
Debt instrument, covenant, consolidated total assets ratio, maximum
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Consolidated Total Assets Ratio, Maximum
Maximum end of range for Consolidated Total Assets Ratio financial covenant for our long term debt.
Software development and intellectual property licenses:
Software Development and Intellectual Property Licenses [Abstract]
Internally-developed software costs
Internally Developed Software Costs
Capitalization of certain internally developed software costs incurred after technological feasibility of the software is established.
Payments made to third-party software developers
Software Costs Payments, Made to Third Party Developers
Capitalized software costs resulting from payments made to third-party software developers.
Total software development costs
Software Development Costs
Unamortized costs incurred for development of computer software, which is to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed, after establishing technological feasibility through to the general release of the software products.
Amortization:
Amortization Write-offs and Impairments [Abstract]
Amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses
Capitalized Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses Amortization
The amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Performance shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Employee Stock Option And Restricted Stock
Employee Stock Option And Restricted Stock [Member]
Employee Stock Option And Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock rights activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Restricted stock rights at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Restricted stock rights, granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restricted stock rights, vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Restricted stock rights, forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Restricted stock rights at the ending of the period (in shares)
Restricted stock rights, weighted-average grant date fair value information
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Restricted stock rights, weighted-average grant date fair value at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted stock rights, weighted-average grant date fair value, granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted stock rights, weighted-average grant date fair value, vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted stock rights, weighted-average grant date fair value, forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted stock rights, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) ending balance
Performance-vesting restricted stock rights for which the accounting grant date has not been set (shares)
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not Yet Recognized, Share-Based Awards Other Than Options, Granted Without Grant Date
Performance-based restricted stock units at maximum potential shares for which an accounting grant date and fair value has not been determined.
Performance-vesting restricted stock rights granted without an accounting grant date (shares)
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not Yet Recognized, Share-Based Awards Other Than Options, Granted But Not Accounted For
Performance-based restricted stock units at maximum potential shares granted during the year for which an accounting grant date and fair value has not been determined.
Share-based compensation, unrecognized compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Share-based compensation, unrecognized compensation weighted-average period of recognition
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Total fair value of shares vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Income tax benefit from stock option exercises and restricted stock rights
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit
Operating leases
Income and Expenses, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating lease costs
Operating Lease, Expense
Variable lease costs
Variable Lease, Cost
Supplemental Operating Cash Flows Information
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Payments
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Weighted Average Lease terms and discount rates
Operating Leases, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate [Abstract]
Remaining lease term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Other Assets and Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued payroll related costs
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Income tax payable, current
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Operating Segments and Geographic Regions
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Initial Recognition of Global Intangible Low-taxed Income of Foreign Subsidiaries
Initial Recognition of Global Intangible Low-taxed Income of Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Initial Recognition of Global Intangible Low-taxed Income of Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Income tax expense reduction
Financial Instruments
Derivative Instrument Detail [Abstract]
Maximum contractual terms of foreign exchange forward contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward Contract Maximum Contractual Term
This element represents the maximum contractual term for foreign exchange forward contracts.
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Table]
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Table]
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Table]
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Line Items]
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Capitalized Software Development Costs [Table]
Amortization period for capitalized software development costs
Capitalized Software Development Costs Amortization Period
This element represents the amortization period of capitalized software development costs.
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Apple
Apple [Member]
Represents Apple as a single external customer that accounts for 10 percent or more of the entity's revenues and/or gross receivables.
Sony
Sony [Member]
Represents Sony as a single external customer that accounts for 10 percent or more of the entity's revenues and/or gross receivables.
Google
Google [Member]
Represents Google as a single external customer that account for 10 percent or more of the entity's revenues and/or gross receivables.
NetEase
NetEase [Member]
Represents NetEase as a single external customer that accounts for 10 percent or more of the entity's revenues and/or gross receivables.
Microsoft
Microsoft [Member]
Represents Microsoft as a single external customer that accounts for 10 percent or more of the entity's revenues and/or gross receivables.
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Consolidated net revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Product and Service Benchmark [Member]
Consolidated gross receivables
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Severance and employee related costs
Employee Severance [Member]
Facilities and related costs
Facility Closing [Member]
Other costs
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning
Restructuring Reserve
Costs charged to expense
Restructuring Charges
Cash payments
Payments for Restructuring
Non-cash charge adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Balance, ending
Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Non-reportable segments
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Reconciliation items
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Elimination of intersegment revenues
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Geographic Concentration Risk
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Revenues
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Americas
Americas [Member]
EMEA
EMEA [Member]
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
US
UNITED STATES
UK
UNITED KINGDOM
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Net revenues from external customers
Revenue, External Customers [Member]
Revenue, External Customers [Member]
Intersegment net revenues
Revenue, Intersegment [Member]
Revenue, Intersegment [Member]
Digital online channels
Digital Online Channels [Member]
Digital Online Channels [Member]
Retail channels
Retail Channels [Member]
Retail Channels [Member]
Other
Other Distribution Channels [Member]
Other Distribution Channels [Member]
Console
Console [Member]
Represents the total of consoles which includes the Sony PS4 and PS3, the Microsoft Xbox One and Xbox 360, and the Nintendo Wii U and Wii.
PC
PC [Member]
The personal computer platform.
Mobile and ancillary
Mobile And Ancillary Platforms [Member]
Mobile And Ancillary Platforms [Member]
Other
Other [Member]
Revenues from handheld and mobile devices, as well as non-platform specific game related revenues such as standalone sales of toys and accessories products from the Skylanders franchise and other physical merchandise and accessories.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment net revenues
Segment Revenues
Segment revenues represent revenues presented consistent with how our CODM reviews segment performance, which are exclusive of the impact of the change in deferred revenues and related cost of revenues with respect to certain of our online-enabled games.
Operating income
Net effect from recognition (deferral) of deferred net revenues (2)
Deferral of Net Revenues and Related Cost of Sales Revenue Impact
Impact of the net effect from the deferral of net revenues in reconciling total segment net revenues to consolidated net revenues.
Net effect from recognition (deferral) of deferred net revenues and related cost of revenues (2)
Deferral of Net Revenues and Related Cost of Sales Operating Income Impact
Impact of the net effect from the deferral of net revenues and related cost of revenues in reconciling total segment operating income (loss) to consolidated operating income (loss).
Share-based compensation expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Fees and other expenses related to the acquisition of King
Fees And Other Expenses Related To Acquisitions
Impact of fees and other expenses related to acquisitions, associated integration costs, and related debt financings.
Restructuring costs
Other non-cash charges
Other General Expense
Discrete tax-related items
Discrete Tax Related Items
The impact of significant discrete tax-related items.
Interest and other expense (income), net (Note 18)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Long-lived assets
Long-Lived Assets
Definite-lived intangible assets, future amortization expense disclosure
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Gross Carrying Amount
Unamortized Discount and Deferred Financing Costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Net Carrying Amount
Long-term Debt
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Cash dividend payment
Dividend equivalent payment
Payments Of Dividends Restricted Stock Units
Dividend equivalent payments to holders of restricted stock units.
Revenue, Performance Obligation [Abstract]
Estimated service period over which revenues are recognized (less than)
Estimated Service Period
This element represents the service period over which revenues are recognized for games for which we have an online hosted software arrangement, or an implied obligation to display virtual goods, or there is significant online functionality that is a separate performance obligation.
Other assets
Other Assets [Member]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Other liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
ROU assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Current lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Non-current lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Current lease liabilities, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Non-current lease liabilities, other liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Total lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Description of Business
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Total Contractual Obligations
Contractual Obligations Non Cancelable Operating Lease [Member]
This element represents the contractual arrangements with third parties for non-cancelable operating lease agreements, for development of products, and for the rights to intellectual property.
Facility and Equipment Leases
Facility and Equipment Leases [Member]
This element represents the contractual agreements with third parties for non-cancelable operating lease agreements for facility and equipment.
Developer and Hosting
Developer and Hosting [Member]
This element represents the contractual arrangements with third parties for the development of products and for service providers of hosting services.
Marketing
Marketing Commitments [Member]
This element represents the contractual obligation to provide marketing support for the related game(s) which is to be developed or in which the intellectual property will be utilized.
Long-term debt obligations
Long Term Debt Obligations [Member]
This element represents the contractual obligation for principal payments inclusive of required interest payable.
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2020
Contractual Obligation, Due in Next Fiscal Year
2021
Contractual Obligation, Due in Second Year
2022
Contractual Obligation, Due in Third Year
2023
Contractual Obligation, Due in Fourth Year
2024
Contractual Obligation, Due in Fifth Year
Thereafter
Contractual Obligation, Due after Fifth Year
Total
Contractual Obligation
Unrecognized tax benefits, net of tax credits, noncurrent
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Net, Noncurrent
Amount of non-current net unrecognized tax benefits included in Other liabilities.
Transition tax liability
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Liability
Components of the net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Allowance for sales returns and price protection
Deferred Tax Assets, Allowances for Sales Returns and Price Protection
This element represents the tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from allowances for sales returns and price protection, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Deferred revenue
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Tax attributes carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Share-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Intangibles
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
U.S. deferred taxes on foreign earnings
Deferred Tax Assets, Foreign Earnings Deferred
Deferred Tax Assets, Foreign Earnings Deferred
Capitalized software development expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Capitalized Software Development Costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Capitalized Software Development Costs
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Capitalized software development expenses
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Capitalized Software
U.S. deferred taxes on foreign earnings
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Impact of Adoption
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on forward contracts designated as hedges, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total future lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease liabilities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program 2019
Share Repurchase Program 2019 [Member]
Share Repurchase Program 2019 [Member]
Share Repurchase Program 2017
Share Repurchase Program 2017 [Member]
The 2017 Share Repurchase Program authorized by our Board of Directors.
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, dollar amount authorized
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Cost of common stock repurchased under the stock repurchase program
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Repurchase of shares of common stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Stock option activity, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Stock options at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Stock options, granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Stock options, exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Stock options, forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Stock options, expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Stock options at the ending of the period (in shares)
Stock options, vested and expected to vest (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Stock options, exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Stock options, weighted-average strike price at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options, weighted-average exercise price, granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options, weighted-average exercise price, exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options, weighted-average exercise price, forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options, weighted-average exercise price, expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options, weighted-average strike price at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Stock options, weighted-average exercise price, vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options, weighted-average exercise price, exercisable (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options, weighted-average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Stock options, weighted-average remaining contractual term, vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Stock options, weighted-average remaining contractual term, exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Stock options, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Stock options, aggregate intrinsic value, vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Stock options, aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Stock options, intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Total grant date fair value of options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of operating segments and reconciliations of total net revenues and total segment operating income to consolidated net revenues from external customers and consolidated income before income tax expense
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net revenues by distribution channels
Schedule of Net Revenues by Distribution Channels [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Revenues by Distribution Channels [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net revenues from external customers by geographic region
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net revenues by platform
Schedule of Net Revenues from External Customers by Platform [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of net revenues from external customers by platform.
Long-lived assets by geographic region
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and related costs
Income Statement [Abstract]
Product sales
Product [Member]
Product costs
Product Sales - Product Costs [Member]
Product costs which includes the manufacturing cost of goods produced and sold during the reporting period. This generally includes product costs, manufacturing royalties, net of volume discounts, personnel-related costs, warehousing and distribution costs. We generally recognize volume discounts when they are earned (typically in connection with the achievement of unit-based milestones).
Software royalties, amortization, and intellectual property licenses
Product Sales - Software Royalties, Amortization and Intellectual Property Licenses [Member]
Software royalties, amortization, and intellectual property licenses which includes the amortization of capitalized software costs and royalties attributable to product sales revenues. These are costs capitalized on the balance sheet until the respective games are released, at which time the capitalized costs are amortized. Also included is amortization of intangible assets recognized in purchase accounting attributable to product sales revenues.
Subscription, licensing, and other revenues
Subscription, Licensing and Other [Member]
Sale of subscriptions via packaged software and prepaid subscription cards, royalties from third-party licensee sales of our products, sales of add-on content, micro-transactions, and other ancillary revenues.
Game operations and distribution costs
Subscription, Licensing and Other - Game Operations and Distribution [Member]
Game operations and distribution costs which includes costs to operate our games, such as customer service, internet bandwidth and server costs, platform provider fee, and payment provider fees.
Software royalties, amortization, and intellectual property licenses
Subscription, Licensing and Other - Software Royalties, Amortization, and Intellectual Property Licenses [Member]
Software royalties, amortization, and intellectual property licenses costs which includes the amortization of capitalized software costs and royalties attributable to subscription, licensing and other revenues. These are costs capitalized on the balance sheet until the respective games are released, at which time the capitalized costs are amortized. Also included is amortization of intangible assets recognized in purchase accounting attributable to subscription, licensing and other revenues.
Net revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of revenues:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost of revenues
Product development
Research and Development Expense
Sales and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Income tax expense
Net income
Earnings per common share
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Facilities and related costs
Asset Write-Downs and Other Costs
Asset Write-Downs and Other Costs [Member]
Asset Write-Downs and Other Costs [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Forecast
Forecast [Member]
Percentage of aggregate restructuring charge
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost, Percentage
Estimated percentage of expected total restructuring and related cost
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Assumptions [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Assumptions [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Assumptions [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Assumptions [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Assumptions [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Share-based Compensation Assumptions [Table]
Expected life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Risk free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Weighted-average fair value at the grant date (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Expected stock volatility rate, low end of range
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Expected stock volatility rate, high end of range
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum
Accounts receivable, allowances
Accounts Receivable Allowance
A provision for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible, an estimate for product returns, and an estimate for price protection.
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Schedule of future minimum commitments under non-cancelable operating lease agreements and other contractual arrangements
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Federal income tax provision at statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
State taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Research and development credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Amount
Foreign rate differential
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Change in tax reserves
Income Tax Reconciliation Change in Tax Reserve
This element represents the portion of the difference between the total income tax expense (benefit) as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to the change in tax reserves.
Acquired net operating loss utilization
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Acquired Net Operating Loss Utilization, Amount
This element represents the tax-effected portion of a one-time federal net operating loss allocation to the Company acquired from a majority shareholder and the Company.
Audit settlements
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Amount
Excess tax benefits related to share-based payments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
U.S. Tax Reform Act
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Amount
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Intra-entity IP Transfer
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Asset, Amount
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
State taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Research and development credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Percent
Foreign rate differential
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Change in tax reserves
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Change in Tax Reserve
This element represents the change attributable to effective income tax rate due to change in reserve.
Acquired net operating loss utilization
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Acquired Net Operating Loss Utilization, Percent
This element represents the change attributable to effective income tax rate due to acquired net operating loss utilization.
Audit settlements
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Percent
Excess tax benefits related to share-based payments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-based Payment Arrangement, Percent
U.S. Tax Reform Act
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Percent
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Intra-entity IP Transfer
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Asset, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Income tax expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Software Development and Intellectual Property Licenses
Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses [Text block]
Includes disclosure of software development costs and intellectual property license costs. This element may be used as a single block of text to encapsulate the entire disclosure including data and tables.
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Maturities of Debt
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2024
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Gross Carrying Amount
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Future minimum commitments
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount
Future minimum commitments, percentage
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Percentage
Percentage of total for Long-term Purchase Commitment
Future minimum commitments, period
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for- sale securities
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Parent [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) on forward contracts
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Cumulative impact from adoption of new revenue accounting standard
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Fair value of notes
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]