No it's a respect issue.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/03/23/pillars-of-eternity-the-first-half-hour/
http://www.pcgamer.com/were-livestreaming-pillars-of-eternity-from-3-5-pm-pdt-come-watch/
And a whole bunch more
https://www.google.com.au/?gws_rd=ssl#q=pillars+of+eternity&safe=off&tbm=nws
There was even a documentary released on media sites - I wasn't aware of.
http://www.incgamers.com/2015/03/pillars-of-eternity-saved-the-company-says-obsidian-documentary
The press always get the games first, that's how the gaming industry works,it's their job to play the game and then review it.