Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis]
Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis]
Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain]
Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain]
2014 Management Agreement
Management Agreement March2014 [Member]
Represents the March 2014 Amendment to the Management Agreement.
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Zelnick Media Corporation
Zelnick Media Corporation [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to Zelnick Media Corporation.
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Time-based
Time Based Restricted Units [Member]
Represents stock based compensation awards that are restricted based on time.
Market-based
Market Based Restricted Units [Member]
Represents market based restricted units.
New IP
Performance Share New Ip [Member]
Represents New IP stock-based compensation expense based on performance
Major IP
Performance Share Major Ip [Member]
Represents Major IP stock-based compensation expense based on performance
Total-Performance-based
Performance Based Restricted Units [Member]
Represents stock-based compensation that is based on performance.
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Reorganization expenses incurred
Restructuring Charges
Number of locations reorganized
Number of Locations Reorganized
Number of Locations Reorganized
Number of locations closed
Number of Locations Closed
Number of Locations Closed
Reorganizing amounts paid
Payments for Restructuring
Remaining accrual
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Capitalized stock-based compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND LICENSES
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND LICENSES
Software Development Costs and Licenses Disclosure [Text Block]
Description containing details of capitalized software development costs and licenses.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of gross notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) on available- for-sales securities
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
No definition available.
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Balance
BUSINESS REORGANIZATION
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Sales Returns and Discounts
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.
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
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]
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
1.75% Convertible Notes due 2016
Convertible Senior Notes1.75 Percent Due In2016 [Member]
Represents convertible senior notes, which will mature in 2016 and bear an interest rate of 1.75 percent.
1.00% Convertible Notes due 2018
Convertible Senior Notes1.00 Percent Due In2018 [Member]
Represents the convertible senior notes, which will mature in 2018 and bear an interest rate of 1.00 percent.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Principal amount of Convertible Notes
Long-term Debt
Unamortized discount of the liability component
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Carrying amount of debt issuance costs
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Net carrying amount of Convertible Notes
Long-term Debt, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
FIXED ASSETS, NET
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Domestic Tax Authority
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Expiration Year [Axis]
Expiration Year [Axis]
Represents the expiration year of each operating loss carryforward included in total operating loss carryforwards.
Expiration Year [Domain]
Expiration Year [Domain]
Represents expiration years of operating loss carryforwards.
Expire 2031 to 2036
Expire 2031 to 2036 [Member]
Expire 2031 to 2036 [Member]
Expire 2019
Expire 2019 [Member]
Expire 2019 [Member]
Expire 2028
Expire 2028 [Member]
Expire 2028 [Member]
Expire 2029
Expire 2029 [Member]
Expire 2029 [Member]
Expire 2030
Expire 2030 [Member]
Expire 2030 [Member]
Expire 2031
Expire 2031 [Member]
Expire 2031 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Social Point
Social Point [Member]
Social Point [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Common stock (1,071,739 shares)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Contingent earn-out
Business Combination, Contingent Earn Out
Business Combination, Contingent Earn Out
Total
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisition (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Contingent consideration
Contingent Consideration, Fair Value Disclosure
Contingent Consideration, Fair Value Disclosure
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Net revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net income (loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Distribution Channel Type [Axis]
Distribution Channel Type [Axis]
Information by type of distribution channel.
Distribution Channel Type [Domain]
Distribution Channel Type [Domain]
Types of distribution made by the entity.
Digital online
Digital Online [Member]
Represents the activity related to the distribution channel, Digital online.
Physical retail and other
Physical Retail And Other [Member]
Represents the activity related to the distribution channel, Physical retail and other.
Net revenue by distribution channel:
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue
Revenue, Net
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Computer software
Software And Software Development Cost [Member]
Purchased software applications and internally developed software for long-term internal use.
Office equipment
Office Equipment [Member]
Computer equipment
Computer Equipment [Member]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Fixed assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Schedule of stock-based compensation expenses
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of restricted stock awarded activity to ZelnickMedia
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of weighted-average assumptions used to value outstanding market-based restricted shares
Schedule of Share Based Payment Award Market Based Restricted Shares Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of market-based restricted shares, including, but not limited to: (a) expected term of share options and similar instruments, (b) expected volatility of the entity's shares, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions.
Schedule of activity in non-vested restricted stock awards to employees and ZelnickMedia
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of quarterly supplementary data
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of capitalized software development costs and licenses
Schedule of Capitalized Software Development Costs and Licenses [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the components of software development costs and licenses.
Schedule of amortization and impairment of software development costs and licenses
Schedule of Amortization and Impairment of Software Development Costs and Licenses [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of amortization and impairment of software development costs and licenses.
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [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]
In Process Research and Development
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Research and development
Research and Development Expense, Software (Excluding Acquired in Process Cost)
Business reorganization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Income (loss) from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest and other, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Gain on long-term investments, net
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Amount pertaining to exercise of over-allotment of debt by underwriters
Debt Instrument, Exercise of over Allotment Option by Underwriters
Represents the amount of debt issued as a result of the exercise of an over-allotment option by the underwriters.
Initial conversion rate of common stock per $1000 of principal amount of Convertible Notes (in shares)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Principal amount used for debt instrument conversion ratio
Debt Instrument, Principal Amount Denominator for Conversion into Common Stock
The principal amount of notes used as denominator for purposes of computing the conversion ratio of convertible debt.
Initial conversion price of convertible notes into common stock (in dollars per share)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Number of shares to be converted into common stock
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Number of Equity Instruments
Estimated fair value of convertible notes
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Non-convertible borrowing rate
Fair Value Inputs, Borrowing Rate
Represents the borrowing rate at which loans are granted, used as an input to measure fair value.
Carrying amount of the equity component of convertible notes
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Banking, legal and accounting fees related to issuance of convertible notes
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross
Banking, legal and accounting fees related to issuance of convertible notes allocated to the liability component
Deferred Finance Costs Gross, Allocated to Liability Component
For an unclassified balance sheet, the amount as of the balance sheet date of capitalized costs associated with the issuance of debt instruments (for example, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs) that will be charged against earnings over the life of the debt instruments to which such costs pertain which is allocated to liability component.
Banking, legal and accounting fees related to issuance of convertible notes allocated to the equity component
Deferred Finance Costs Gross, Related to Equity Component
For an unclassified balance sheet, the amount as of the balance sheet date of capitalized costs associated with the issuance of debt instruments (for example, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs) that will be charged against earnings over the life of the debt instruments to which such costs pertain which is allocated to equity component.
Principal amount at issuance
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
The value by which Convertible Notes exceed the principal value
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Value in Excess of Principal
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and Amortization [Member]
Depreciation and Amortization [Member]
Capitalized software development costs and licenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Table]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Table]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Software Development and licensing
Software Development [Member]
Marketing
Licensing And Marketing [Member]
Represents Rights, generally of limited duration, under a license arrangement (for example, to sell or otherwise utilize specified products or processes in a specified territory).The total costs incurred in the process of promoting, selling and distributing a product or service.
Annual minimum contractual obligations and commitments
Annual Minimum Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Annual Minimum Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
2019
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years
2020
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years
2021
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years
2022
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years
Thereafter
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due after Five Years
Total
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Operating Leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Purchase Obligations
Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
2019
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year
2020
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year
2021
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fourth Year
2022
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fifth Year
Thereafter
Purchase Obligation, Due after Fifth Year
Total
Purchase Obligation
Convertible Notes Interest
Long Term Debt by Maturity Payments of Interest [Abstract]
No definition available.
2018
Long Term Debt Maturities, Payments of Interest in the Next Twelve Months
Represents the amount of long-term debt interest payable within the next twelve months following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements.
2019
Long Term Debt Maturities, Payments of Interest in Year Two
Represents amount of long-term debt interest payable in year two following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements.
2020
Long Term Debt Maturities, Payments of Interest in Year Three
Represents the amount of long-term debt interest payable in year three following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements.
2021
Long Term Debt Maturities, Payments of Interest in Year Four
Long Term Debt Maturities, Payments of Interest in Year Four
2022
Long Term Debt Maturities, Payments of Interest in Year Five
Long Term Debt Maturities, Payments of Interest in Year Five
Thereafter
Long Term Debt Maturities, Payments of Interest in After Year Five
Long Term Debt Maturities, Payments of Interest in After Year Five
Total
Long Term Debt Maturities, Payments of Interest
Represents the aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings interest payable as of the balance sheet date.
Convertible Notes
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total
2018
Contractual Obligation, Due in Next Fiscal Year
2019
Contractual Obligation, Due in Second Year
2020
Contractual Obligation, Due in Third Year
2021
Contractual Obligation, Due in Fourth Year
2022
Contractual Obligation, Due in Fifth Year
Thereafter
Contractual Obligation, Due after Fifth Year
Total
Contractual Obligation
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $66,483 and $45,552 at March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Software development costs and licenses
Software Development Costs and Licenses, 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 and license fees paid to intellectual property rights holders for use of their trademarks, copyrights, software, technology, music, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights. Excludes capitalized costs of developing software for internal use.
Deferred cost of goods sold
Deferred Costs, Current
Prepaid expenses and other
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Fixed assets, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Software development costs and licenses, net of current portion
Software Development Costs and Licenses, 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 and license fees paid to intellectual property rights holders for use of their trademarks, copyrights, software, technology, music, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights. Excludes capitalized costs of developing software for internal use.
Deferred cost of goods sold, net of current portion
Deferred Costs, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangibles, net
Other Intangible Assets, Net
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Non-current deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized: no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and 2016
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $.01 par value, 200,000 shares authorized; 119,813 and 103,765 shares issued and 102,621 and 86,573 outstanding at March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Treasury stock, at cost; 17,192 common shares at March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted EPS
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Grand theft auto V product
Grand Theft Auto V Product [Member]
Grand theft auto V product member
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Change in Estimated Service Period
Change in Estimated Service Period [Member]
Change in Estimated Service Period [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Minimum estimated service period
Estimated Service Period Minimum
Estimated Service Period Minimum
Maximum estimated service period
Estimated Service Period Maximum
Estimated Service Period Maximum
Estimated service period
Estimated Service Period
Estimated Service Period
(Loss) income from continuing operations
Schedule of fixed asset balances by category
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Segregation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk and Accounts Receivable
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Short-term Investments
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Software Development Costs and Licenses
Software Development Costs and Licenses [Policy Text Block]
Represents the entity's accounting policies for software development costs and licenses.
Fixed Assets, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives and Hedging
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Price protection and Allowances for Returns
Revenue Recognition, Allowances [Policy Text Block]
Consideration Given to Customers and Received from Vendors
Revenue Recognition, Incentives [Policy Text Block]
Advertising
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings (loss) per Share (EPS)
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trading Securities [Table]
Trading Securities [Table]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Bank time deposits
Bank Time Deposit [Member]
Bank time deposit member
Corporate bonds
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost or Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Gross Unrealized Gain
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross Unrealized Loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Due in 1 year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Due in 1-2 years
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After One Through Two Years Amortized Cost
Amount of available-for-sale debt securities at cost, net of adjustments, maturing in the first rolling twelve months through the second rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet presented. Adjustments include, but are not limited to, accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments, as defined) and fair value hedge accounting adjustments.
Total amortized cost
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Due in 1 year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Due in 1-2 years
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities, Rolling Year One Through Two Fair Value
Amount of available-for-sale debt securities at fair value maturing in the first rolling twelve months through the second rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet presented.
Total fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Credit Agreement
Line of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Base rate
Base Rate [Member]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
DEBT
Credit Agreement
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Amount of additional borrowings by which maximum borrowing capacity may be increased
Line of Credit Facility Optional Increase Additional Borrowings
Represents the amount of additional borrowings by which the maximum borrowing capacity on credit facility may be increased at the option of the reporting entity pursuant to the terms of the credit agreement.
Interest rate added to base rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Interest rate at end of period (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Interest rate, variable rate basis
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Monthly fee on unused available balance (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Outstanding borrowings
Long-term Line of Credit
Credit Agreement Availability
Line of Credit Facility Availability [Abstract]
Minimum liquidity level allowing unrestricted access to the Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument Minimum Liquidity of Domestic Operations
The minimum amount of liquidity of domestic operations that would allow the Company unrestricted access to the Credit Agreement.
Available borrowings
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Outstanding letters of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Interest expense and fees
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest coverage ratio
Debt Instrument Covenant Interest Rate Coverage Ratio
Represents the interest coverage ratio for the trailing twelve month period.
Trailing period for measurement of interest coverage ratio
Debt Instrument Covenant Interest Rate Coverage Ratio Period
Represents the trailing period over which the interest coverage ratio is measured.
Maximum liquidity level triggering the requirement to maintain an interest coverage ratio of one to one
Debt Instrument Maximum Liquidity of Domestic Operations
The maximum amount of liquidity of domestic operations that would require the Company to maintain an interest coverage ratio of one to one.
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Cash flow hedges:
Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Change in unrealized gains, net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification to earnings, net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Change in fair value of effective cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Available-for-sale securities:
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain (loss), net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification to earnings for realized net loss, net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Summary of annual minimum contractual obligations
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished products
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Parts and supplies
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves
Inventory
Estimated product returns included in inventory
Inventory Estimated Product Returns
The estimated amount of product returns included in inventory.
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Cash interest expense (coupon interest expense)
Interest Expense, Debt
Non-cash amortization of discount on Convertible Notes
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Total interest expense related to Convertible Notes
Interest Expense
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Net revenue
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Gross accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer concentration risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Credit concentration risk
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Five largest customers
Five Largest Customers [Member]
Represents information related to the five largest customers in terms of concentration.
One customer
One Large Customer [Member]
One large customer member
Additional customer one
One Customer [Member]
One customer.
Additional customer two
Two Customer [Member]
Two customer.
Additional customer three
Three Customer [Member]
Customer three member
Customers individually accounting for more than 10%
Customers Individually Accounting For More Than Ten Percent [Member]
Represents information related to the customers individually accounting for more than ten percent.
Concentration of Credit Risk and Accounts Receivable
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk rate
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Fixed assets, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Fixed assets, net
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Matching contribution expense incurred by the Company
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Legal and Other Proceedings
Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract]
Damages claimed
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Software development royalties
Accrued Royalties, Current
Business reorganization (see Note 20)
Compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Licenses
Accrued Licenses, Current
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for licenses. Used to reflect the current portion of liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Deferred acquisition payments
Deferred Acquisition Payments
Deferred Acquisition Payments
Marketing and promotions
Accrued Marketing Costs, Current
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
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]
Software development costs, internally developed
Software Internal Development [Member]
Internally developed software for sale or licensing.
Software development costs, externally developed
Software External Development [Member]
Externally developed software for sale or licensing.
Licenses
Software Licenses [Member]
Capitalized costs of licenses required for the development of software applications and capitalized costs to develop software for sale or licensing. Not for internal use software.
Software development costs and licenses, Current
Software development costs and licenses, Non-current
Software development costs and licenses related to titles that have not been released
Software Development Costs and Licenses Related to Titles Not Released
Certain software development costs related to unreleased titles incurred after technological feasibility of the software is established and license fees paid to intellectual property rights holders for use of their trademarks, copyrights, software, technology, music, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights.
Amortization and impairment of software development costs and licenses
Amortization and Impairment of Software Development Costs and Licenses [Abstract]
Amortization of software development costs and licenses
Amortization of software development costs and licenses
Represents the gross amortization expense charged against earnings of software development costs and licenses.
Impairment of software development costs and licenses
Impairment of software development costs and licenses
Represents the amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of software development costs and licenses to fair value.
Less: Portion representing stock-based compensation
Stock Based Compensation Included in Amortization and Impairment of Software Development Costs and Licenses
Represents the portion of stock-based compensation included in amortization and impairment of software development costs and licenses.
Amortization and impairment, net of stock-based compensation
Amortization and Impairment of Software Development Costs and Licenses
The aggregate amortization expense charged against earnings of software development costs and licenses. Also includes the amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of software development costs and licenses to net realizable value.
Schedule of change in goodwill balance
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of the intangible assets subject to amortization
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amortization of intangible assets
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated future amortization of intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Console
Console [Member]
Represents the activity related to the console product platform.
PC and other
P C And Other Products [Member]
Represents the activity related to the product, PC and other.
Net revenue by product platform:
Total net revenue
Components of (loss) income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Provision for current and deferred income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
U.S. state and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current income taxes
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
U.S. state and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision (benefit from) for income taxes
Reconciliation of effective tax rate to the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State and local taxes, net of U.S. federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Tax amortization of goodwill
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Tax Amortization of Goodwill
Represents portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to the tax amortization of goodwill.
Foreign tax rate differential(1)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Tax credits (2)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Percent
Domestic production deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent
Valuation allowance—domestic
Valuation allowance - domestic (as a percent)
Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to changes in the domestic valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.
Valuation allowance—foreign
Valuation allowance - foreign (as a percent)
Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to changes in the foreign valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.
Change in reserves
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisition (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions, Consideration and Share Based Compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions, Consideration and Share Based Compensation
Contingent earn out, cash and stock
Business Combination, Contingent Earn Out, Cash and Shares
Business Combination, Contingent Earn Out, Cash and Shares
Required minimum employment period
Required Minimum Employment Period
Required Minimum Employment Period
Consideration transferred
Performance measurement period
Performance Measurement Period
Performance measurement period.
Transaction costs
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs
Share based compensation, shares issued
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Forward contracts to sell foreign currencies
Derivative Notional Amount To Sell
Represents the notional amount of derivative instruments to sell.
Forward contracts to purchase foreign currencies
Derivative Notional Amount To Buy
Represents the notional amount of derivative instruments to buy.
Derivative instrument not designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss), net
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Bank-time deposits
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant other observable inputs (level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant unobservable inputs (level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [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]
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Accrued and other current liabilities
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Represents accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Other assets
Other Assets [Member]
Other long-term liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Corporate bonds
Corporate bonds held as short term investments
Corporate bonds held as short term investments.
Foreign currency forward contracts
Derivative Asset
Foreign currency forward contracts
Derivative Liability
Private equity
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total recurring fair value measurements, net
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability)
Debt Conversion Terms [Axis]
Debt Conversion Terms [Axis]
Information about specific conversion terms for debt instruments or borrowings.
Debt Conversion Terms [Domain]
Debt Conversion Terms [Domain]
The types of activity with various conversion terms for debt instruments or borrowings.
Conversion Terms at Holder's Option
Debt Conversion Holder Option [Member]
Represents debt conversion terms for holders of convertible debt.
Conversion Terms upon Occurrence of Certain Fundamental Company Changes
Debt Conversion Fundamental Company Change [Member]
Represents debt conversion terms in the event of occurrence of certain fundamental changes involving the entity.
Conversion Terms, Event of Default
Debt Conversion Event Of Default [Member]
Represents debt conversion terms in the event of default.
Convertible Notes
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Percentage of par value at which debt was issued
Debt Instrument, Issuance as Percentage of Par Value
Represents the amount of debt issued as a percentage of its par value.
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Proceeds from Convertible Debt
Period of overallotment option to purchase additional amount of debt granted to underwriters
Debt Instrument, Period of Overallotments Option to Underwriters
Represents the period of overallotments option to purchase debt instrument, granted to underwriters.
Additional amount of debt for purchase of which overallotment option is granted to underwriters
Debt Instrument, Overallotments Option to Underwriters
Represents the amount of debt instrument for purchase of which overallotments option is granted to underwriters.
Number of trading days triggering conversion of redemption feature
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Target ratio of closing share price to conversion price as a condition for conversion or redemption of Convertible Notes (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger
Number of trading days in the measurement period that the entity's common stock closing price to conversion price must exceed a specified percentage of conversion price to trigger conversion feature of notes
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Ratio of closing share price to conversion price as a condition for conversion of Convertible Notes (as a percent)
Percentage on Conversion Price of Closing Price of Common Stock Traded for At Least 5 Consecutive Trading Days out of 10 Consecutive Trading Days in the Measurement Period on Last Trading Day of Previous Quarter Option of Holder
This element represents one of the conditions for conversion of convertible notes at the option of the holder if the trading price falls below a defined percentage of the product of the last reported sale price of the entity's common stock and the applicable conversion rate on each day within the measurement period.
Redemption price as percentage of principal amount of notes plus accrued and unpaid interest
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed
Extinguishment of debt
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Aggregate principal value tendered for conversion with April 2017 settlement dates
Aggregate Principal Value of Debt Tendered for Conversion
Aggregate Principal Value of Debt Tendered for Conversion
Minimum percentage of aggregate principal amount held by bondholders to declare notes due and payable
Debt Instrument, Convertible Event of Default Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Principal Held to File Notice to Declare Notes Due and Payable
In the event of default, the minimum percentage of aggregate principal of notes held by a class of bondholders qualifying eligibility to declare principal of and accrued and unpaid interest due and payable.
In event of default arising out of certain bankruptcy events, the percentage of principal amount due and payable
Debt Instrument, Convertible Event of Default Bankruptcy Percentage of Principal Payable and Due
The percentage of principal that will automatically become due and payable upon the default arising out of certain bankruptcy events.
Aggregate changes to the liability for gross uncertain tax position, excluding interest and penalties
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Excluding Interest and Penalties
The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns as of the balance sheet date, excluding interest and penalties.
Additions:
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Additions [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Additions [Abstract]
Current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reduction of prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Other, net
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Other Increase (Decrease)
The amount of other increases and decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period.
Balance, end of period
Increase in interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Gross amount of interest and penalties accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
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]
Restricted stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Computation of Basic (loss) earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Less: net income allocated to participating securities
Undistributed Earnings, Basic
Net (loss) income for basic (loss) earnings per share calculation
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Total weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Less: weighted average participating shares outstanding (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Participating Nonvested Shares with Non-forfeitable Dividend Rights
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
Number of basic shares or units, after adjustments.
Computation of Diluted (loss) earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Less: net income allocated to participating securities
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic
Net (loss) income for diluted (loss) earnings per share calculation
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Add: dilutive effect of common stock equivalents (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
Number of diluted shares or units, after adjustments.
Antidilutive shares excluded from calculation of EPS
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Price protection, sales returns and other allowances
Sales Returns Price Protection And Other Allowances [Member]
A valuation allowance for the amount of sales returns, price protection and other allowances.
Price protection
Allowance For Price Concessions [Member]
A valuation allowance for the amount of price concessions.
Other sales allowances
Allowance For Other Sales Allowances [Member]
A valuation allowance for the amount of other sales allowances.
Returns
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Total accounts receivable allowances
Total Account Receivables Allowances [Member]
Total Account Receivables Allowances [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Additions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Other
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Adjustments
Ending Balance
Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
New IP incentive program
New Ip Incentive Program [Member]
New IP incentive program member
Major IP incentive program
Major Ip Incentive Program [Member]
Major IP incentive program member.
New IP and Major IP incentive programs
New Ip And Major Ip Incentive Programs [Member]
New IP and Major IP incentive programs member
Performance and market-based restricted stock awards
Performance And Market Based Restricted Shares [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to performance and market-based restricted shares.
Liability awards
Liability Awards [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to liability awards.
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
New Management Agreement
New Management Agreement [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to New Management Agreement, under which the entity grants restricted stock.
2014 Management agreement
Management Agreement2014 [Member]
Management agreement 2014 member.
Time Based
Time Based Methology [Member]
Time Based Methology [Member]
Market-based restricted shares
Market Based Restricted Shares [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to market-based restricted shares.
Employee Market-Based
Employee Market Based Restricted Shares [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to market-based restricted shares.
Management Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Restricted stock market performance measure - composite index
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Restricted Stock Market Performance Measure NASDAQ Composite Index
Minimum percentage of the number of companies in the NASDAQ Composite Index that the company's stock must outperform in order for certain grants of restricted stock to vest, measured annually on a recurring basis.
Nonvested shares (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Vesting requirement measurement period
Vesting requirement measurement period
Vesting requirement measurement period in years.
Restricted stock marter performance measure - industrial index
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Restricted Stock Market Performance Measure NASDAQ Industrial Index
Minimum percentage of the number of companies Total Shareholder Return in the NASDAQ Industrial Index that the company's stock must outperform in order for certain grants of restricted stock to vest, measured annually on a recurring basis.
Units tied to incentive program
Units tied to incentive program (as a percent)
Percentage of performance based restricted stock units tied to incentive program.
Non-vested restricted stock units (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested Balance
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding at the end of the period.
Intrinsic value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Intrinsic Value, Amount Per Share
Options granted in period (in dollars per shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Target vesting
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Number of shares granted eligible to vest maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Other Than Options, Expected to Vest, Grand, Number
As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which fully vested and expected to vest stock other than options grand can be converted under the option plan.
Number of shares outstanding eligible to vest maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Other Than Options, Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which fully vested and expected to vest stock other than options outstanding can be converted under the option plan.
Future unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Weighted average remaining contractual terms
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Shares issued under stock based awards
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of interest and other, net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Components of accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Gross profit (loss)
(Loss) income from operations
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Europe
Europe [Member]
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Canada and Latin America
Non-US [Member]
Net revenue by geographic region:
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance [Abstract]
Accrued compensation expense
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Equity Compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Deferred revenue
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Domestic net operating loss carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic
Tax credit carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Other
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Business reorganization
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Restructuring Charges
Sales returns and allowances (including bad debt)
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Returns and Allowances
Deferred rent
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Less: Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Capitalized software and depreciation
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) Current Capitalized Software and Depreciation
Represents the current portion of deferred tax assets and liabilities related to capitalized software and depreciation as of the balance sheet date.
Convertible debt
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Financing Arrangements
Intangible amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
INVENTORY
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
INTEREST AND OTHER, NET
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Information related to availability on Credit Agreement
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of additional information related to convertible notes
Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of interest expense related to convertible notes
Schedule of Components of Interest Expense Related to Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of components of interest expense associated with convertible debts.
ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
2009 Plan
Stock Incentive Plan2009 [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.
Number of shares issuable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of new shares available for grant
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, New Number of Shares Available for Grant
Represents the new number of shares available for grant approved by the entity's stockholders.
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
Management Agreement Disclosure [Text Block]
Description of management services agreement entered into by the Company.
Schedule of Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Table]
Schedule of Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Table]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the share repurchase program.
SHARE REPURCHASE
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Additional number of shares authorized to be repurchased
Additional number of shares authorized to be repurchased
Represents the increase in the number of shares authorized to be repurchased by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan.
Repurchased common stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Repurchased common stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Commissions
Stock Repurchase Program Commissions
Represents the amount of commissions related to the stock repurchase program.
Shares repurchased under the share repurchase program
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Repurchased
The number of shares repurchased by an entity under a stock repurchase program.
Number of shares of common stock remaining available for repurchase under the entity's share repurchase authorization
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Wholly owned labels
Wholly Owned Labels
Represents the number of wholly-owned labels.
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Domestic
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Expire in 2022
Expiration Year2022 [Member]
Expiration year 2022 member
Expire from 2023 to 2027
Expiration Year 2023 To 2027 [Member]
Expiration Year 2023 To 2027
Expire from 2028 to 2032
Expiration Year 2028 To 2032 [Member]
Expiration Year 2028 To 2032
Expire in 2037
Expiration Year 2037 [Member]
Expiration Year 2037
Expire in 2020
Expiration Year2020 [Member]
Expiration Year 2020 Member
Expiration in 2026
Expiration Year 2026 [Member]
Expiration Year 2026 [Member]
Expiration in 2035
Expiration Year 2035 [Member]
Expiration Year 2035 [Member]
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Total amount of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Provision for foreign withholding taxes or U.S. income taxes, which may become payable if undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries are repatriated
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) on Repatriation of Foreign Earnings
Represents the provision for foreign withholding taxes or U.S. income taxes, which may become payable if undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries are repatriated.
Gross unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Gross unrealized tax benefits, which would affect effective tax rate, if realized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Change in the goodwill balance
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period
Currency translation adjustment
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Additions and adjustments (see Note 23)
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)
Balance at the end of the period
Intellectual property
Intellectual Property [Member]
Developed game technology
Developed Game Technology [Member]
Developed Game Technology [Member]
Analytics technology
Analytics Technology [Member]
Analytics Technology [Member]
User base
User Base [Member]
USer Base [Member]
Branding and trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Components of the intangible assets subject to amortization
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Book Value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Statement [Line Items]
Tangible net assets (liabilities) assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Total
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Net revenue by geographic region
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Net revenue by product platform
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Net revenue by distribution channel
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers by Distribution Channel [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of information concerning the amount of revenue from external customers attributed to that distribution channel from which revenue is material.
Non-Employee Market-Based
Non Employee Market Based Restricted Shares [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to non-employee market-based restricted shares.
Weighted-average assumptions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected stock price volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected service period (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Dividends
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Payments
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested restricted stock units at the beginning of the year (in shares)
Vested (in shares)
Forfeited (in shares)
Non-vested restricted stock units at the end of the year (in shares)
Weighted Average Fair Value on Grant Date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Non-vested restricted stock at the beginning of the year (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
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
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
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
Non-vested restricted stock at the end of the year (in dollars per share)
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Description of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Also describes the current obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Current liabilities are expected to be paid within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Annual management fee
Related Party Transaction, Annual Management Fee
Represents the amount of annual management fee with respect to management services agreement.
Bonus per fiscal year based on the achievement of certain performance thresholds
Related Party Transaction, Bonus Per Fiscal Year
Represents the amount of bonus per fiscal year based on the achievement of certain performance thresholds with respect to management services agreement.
Consulting expense benefit
Related Party Transaction, Consulting Expense (Benefit)
Represents the amount of consulting expense benefit with respect to management services agreement.
Stock-based compensation expense for non-employee awards
Issuance of Stock and Warrants for Services or Claims
DEBT
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Schedule of of (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of provision for current and deferred income taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of effective tax rate to the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of effects of temporary differences that gave rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of aggregate changes to the liability for gross uncertain tax positions, excluding interest and penalties
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Amortization and impairment of software development costs and licenses
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Amortization of discount on Convertible Notes
Amortization and impairment of intellectual property
Amortization and Impairment of Intellectual Property
The aggregate amortization expense charged against earnings of intellectual property. Also includes the amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of intellectual property to net realizable value.
Deferred income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Gain on long-term investments, net
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Software development costs and licenses
Increase (Decrease) in Software Development Costs and Licenses
The net change during the reporting period in software development and license costs. Reflects the change in both current and noncurrent portions.
Prepaid expenses, other current and other non-current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Deferred cost of goods sold
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses, Income Taxes Payable and Other Liabilities
The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations, expenses incurred but not paid, and amount of cash payments due to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings.
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in bank time deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Time Deposits
Proceeds from available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Purchases of commercial paper
Purchase of Commercial Paper
Purchase of Commercial Paper
Purchases of fixed assets
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of long-term investment
Proceeds from Sale of Long-term Investments
Purchase of long-term investments
Payments to Acquire Long-term Investments
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Tax payment related to net share settlements on restricted stock awards
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effects of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
Supplemental data:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Net
Income taxes paid (refunded)
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Net revenue
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Net loss
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Schedule of short-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]
Summary of the contracted maturities of short-term investments
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Interest expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other
Income (Expense) Other
The amount of non-operating other income (expenses).
Interest and other, net
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Retained Earnings/(Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (in shares)
Balance
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment
Change in unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net
Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Tax benefit associated with stock awards
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures and cancellations (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures and cancellations
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Repurchased common stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Repurchased common stock
Settlement of 1.75% Convertible Notes Due 2016 (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Settlement of 1.75% Convertible Notes Due 2016
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities, Net of Adjustments
Conversion of 1.00% Convertible Notes Due 2018 (in shares)
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
Conversion of 1.00% Convertible Notes Due 2018
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisition
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Net share settlement of restricted stock awards (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award Settlement
Shares repurchased to satisfy an employee's income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement of a share-based award.
Net share settlement of restricted stock awards
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award Settlement
Amount to satisfy an employee's income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement of a share-based award.
Balance (in shares)
Balance
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Inventory balances by category
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (EPS)
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of details of valuation and qualifying accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of allowance and reserve accounts including their beginning and ending balances, as well as a reconciliation by type of activity during the period.