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Keep in mind, the study was based on Alzheimer's patients, so it might not apply to people without Alzheimers. Studies have shown that cannabis does retard the development of Alzheimers which would explain the video game performance.

As for my personal experience, I don't think weed makes me better or worse at games. On the one hand, I'm able to zone in on the game a little better, and I'm able to ignore distractions. On the other hand, my reflexes go waaaay down, so it's kind of a push.