In 2014 when Google announced their DIY VR headset prototype, the Google Cardboard, they effectively opened the door to a whole new world of wonder. With plenty of failed attempts in the past, nobody else had managed to put Virtual Reality into your pocket, literally.

Mobile VR not getting the attention it deserves

Mobile VR is probably one of the most significant achievements in the world of gaming this century. Yet it's not getting the attention it deserves. That's mostly because every other tech giant has already released their own VR viewer.

Experience VR on the go

Sure. The better sound system, controller support and higher resolution displays all make headsets like Oculus Rift or PlayStation VR seem like the more logical choices.

But the idea that you can experience the full potential of Virtual Reality, on the go, using nothing but a cheap headset, a pair of headphones and your good ol' smartphone, is just mind-boggling to say the least.

That, coupled with the fact that mobile VR allows you to enjoy VR experiences without confining you to a room with a bunch of annoying wires, puts headsets like Google Cardboard, Gear VR and Daydream on the front seat for sure.

Smartphones will get better and better

And when you consider that the processing power of our everyday smartphones will increase exponentially over the next decade, it isn't hard to imagine what lies ahead for mobile Virtual Reality.

While the games available to us today may feature 3D models with a relatively low polygon count, just imagine what they will be like 10 years from now. It's like comparing the NES version of The Legend of Zelda to Witcher 3.

Google to rule mobile VR

That's probably the main reason Google is so excited with the Daydream as well. Daydream is a mobile VR viewer and the successor to the legendary Google Cardboard headset. It offers a more immersive experience simply by being more comfortable and adjustable.

Just like Gear VR, it's meant to be used with high-end smartphones. Not surprisingly the Google Pixel, advertised as the best mobile phone in the world, came out around the same time they released the Daydream.

Take a short break from reality

In the modern world where there's never enough time to just stop and enjoy life, the Daydream seems like the perfect solution for the average gamer.

It's portable compared to other VR headsets so you can take it with you whereever you go. Stick your phone, that's always with you, into the headset after a lunch break to escape the busy world filled with distractions, even if it's just for a brief moment.

Go fly around like an eagle over the Grand Canyon. Dive in the depths of the Pacific or explore the coral reef. You'll feel refreshed as if you have just woken from a dream. This is what mobile VR is all about.