A public relations representative for Nintendo Company Limited recently told the Japanese publication Nintendo Dream that Mario's first GameCube game won't be released until 2002. Although Mario is expected to make its GameCube debut at Space World 2001, this latest report should squash rumors of a secret Mario launch game for the GameCube. In Japan, the console will launch with Luigi's Mansion, Wave Race: Blue Storm, and Super Monkey Ball. Specific North American launch games have not been announced yet.