text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_21458142_1 (total_copies_sold VARCHAR, release_date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many copies were sold of the game released on october 23, 2008?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT total_copies_sold FROM table_21458142_1 WHERE release_date = "October 23, 2008"