It turns out that Namco is still working on other secret Nintendo projects. Star Fox Armada will be shwon at E3 2003 for the first time, and will be released in Japan in the summer.

CubeNation : When will Soul Calibur 2 be released on GameCube?
Namco : In Japan in January I think, for Europe there's no date yet for the moment...

CN : Link in Soul Calibur, a dream?
Namco : Yes, that is false!

CN : Is Tekken on GameCube possible?
Namco : No, Tekken is exclusive for PS2, therefore not...

CN : Will Star Fox Armada be shown at the Tokyo Game Show?
Namco : No, Star Fox Armada will be introduced at E3 2003.

CN : Its release will thus be after the E3. During the summer?
Namco : Yes, I think it will be summer fo Japan.

CN : Tales Of for GameCube will also be presented at E3?
Namco : No, Tales Of will be officially presented at Tokyo Game Show!

CN : You inevitably have other projects with Nintendo?
Namco : (laughs) Yes but I can't speak about them for the moment...

Source: CubeNation