Disable Arrow Keys Using Javascript

While implementing browser based games, Arrow keys are used for game controlling, instead of scrolling of page, so it's necessary to disable there default functionality.

Code

var keys = {};
window.addEventListener("keydown",
    function(e){
        keys[e.keyCode] = true;
        switch(e.keyCode){
            case 37: case 39: case 38:  case 40: // Arrow keys
            case 32: e.preventDefault(); break; // Space
            default: break; // do not block other keys
        }
    },
false);
window.addEventListener('keyup',
    function(e){
        keys[e.keyCode] = false;
    },
false);

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