It is quite unbelievable that this has happened but not quite surprising as to why it happened, you would think that they would allow the IP to be used in a new game, but no, we get bullsh*t like this, and yes, I am changing my mind over them again due to the history of the way they treated the IP since 2008 (Sierra was waaaaaaaay better the least)

http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/07/12/naughty-dog-asked-activision-to-let-them-include-crash-bandicoot-in-fan-art-contest-got-denied/

Also, check out my full opinion on this on the link below, after reading my impressions, and the article.

http://hpzr.proboards.com/post/313994/thread/6948