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"