User blog comment:Bobofango/Wii Speak finally confirmed for Monster Hunter Tri/@comment-1520318-20100201204450

It hasn't been officially confirmed. Most articles will say "Free online" in its headlines, but when you actually READ the article, they say Capcom is still considering it. Example: http://kotaku.com/5373867/no-fee-and-maybe-wiispeak-for-western-monster-hunter-3