I downloaded the new demo on release day and, initially, I was disappointed. The first closed beta map seemed to be much larger and IMHO far better than this new "snow map".
However, after having spent a few hours on the map I'm now beginning to like it and my pre-order will remain ordered.
As for the snipers, this map is much better at controlling them. The first beta map was definitely a sniper fest, you could literally go to the top of a hill and kill 15 people in a row from half a mile away until one of the opposition finally had the balls to run up the hill and knife you in the face!
On this new map, it simply isn't that easy and once they are "spotted" using the SELECT button on the PS3 pad and lit up like a Christmas tree, your team should make short work of them. :thumbup: