Topic: eshop available updates section

I've never once had this section of the eshop notify me of any updates that are available. Only by looking in the already downloaded menu did it inform me that actually yes, I did have updates waiting.

I read on NL recently that the eshop should flag up any updates when you boot it up, but this has never happened to me. Anyone else with similar issues? If Nintendo thought about putting the available updates section in the eshop from day 1, why aren't they using it?

Cheers in advance for any help/info.

Well actually AG_Systems, when Metroid for the 3DS VC was added to the eshop, the eshop notified me of an update, which was for the save state feature and the cool icon exactly like Super Mario Bros. now has also. So I don't think there's anything wrong, it's just that there is no updates for any of your games at the present time.
Here I was hoping Nintendo was going to update FreakyForms but nothing so far, it's the only proper 3DSware I have besides the free apps and the 3D classics.

@AG_Systems That's weird — I definitely got a notification the last time I had an available update. Also yeah, the "Available Updates" menu is rubbish and has never worked for me even once.

Sorry I can't be more helpful!

It seems like there are differences between "meaningful" and minor updates.
Last time i checked i could update dozens of titles in the "already downloaded" menu. They don't seem to do anything except for maybe offering better compatibility with a few problematic SD card errors (at least that's what i heard).
I contrast to that i got the update message for Metroid.
If right now i didn't need help from Ninty concerning some other business i'd mail 'em about it. I'd really love to hear some official explanation.